<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Can breathing this cause lungs issues?I have an 83 year old father than has had declining health for 2 years - originally diagnosed with COPD - now told no he has a bacteria that is similar to TB but is not contagious - I am just wondering if the use of the pesticide could be in relation?  <response>: Hello Fairbanks for using Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly. Treatment of TB depend on the stage as well as causative organism and extent of pathology. Treatment plans are based on the guidelines of WHO world health organization recommendations. Even use of pesticide can be the issue of ill health of the lungs. Recommended getting expert advise with the pulmonologist dear . Hope this clears your query. Welcome for further guidance. Regards dear take care. 