Changing trends in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis in Jamaica

A brief review of changing concepts with regard to the treatment of tuberculosis in Jamaica has been given. Pneumothorax, once so popular, led to many difficulties as a result of too frequent and faulty application. Its popularity declined as more primary thoracoplasty was done. The advent of chemotherapy and pulmonary resection has again altered the outlook for the better. It is believed that with the present regime more patients get better more quickly, and have a better outlook than once was the case (AU)