According to the theory of TCM, there are three factors that lead to Pulmonary tuberculosis. 1. Deficiency of Lung Qi. 2. Deficiency of kidney Yin. 3. Deficiency of Yin essence. 4. Deficiency of spleen and lung Qi.Our TCM clinical practice has showed that integration of Chinese medicine and western medicine is a very good choice for this disease. When treating pulmonary tuberculosis, Chinese doctors will take everything into consideration, including the following conditons.1. Alcoholism2. IV drug abuse3. Crowded living conditions4. Homelessness5. Poverty6. Immigration from certain countries7. Low body weight8. Certain medical treatments (such as corticosteroid treatment or organ transplants)