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World TB Day 2024: Tuberculosis or TB is a serious infectious disease that usually affects the lungs. If not treated, it can also be fatal. Although TB is treatable and preventable, the disease has become a serious health problem. But if it is treated in time, the person's life can be saved. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 10 million people contract TB every year. Not only this, every year 15 lakh people lose their lives due to lack of timely treatment of TB.
That is why 'World TB Day' is celebrated across the world on 24 March.
Every year on 24 March 'World TB Day' is celebrated all over the world. Is. In the year 1882, on March 24, a doctor named Dr. Robert Koch first discovered the germs of TB (tuberculosis). Therefore, March 24 is celebrated as 'World TB Day' across the world. TB (tuberculosis) disease is caused by excessive consumption of BDS, cigarettes, tobacco etc.
TB cough and normal cough can be differentiated
This disease is spread by infection with TB bacteria. Usually people are not able to recognize it at the right time, due to which they have to suffer serious consequences. According to health experts, different types of cough indicate TB infection. At such times it is very important to pay special attention to this. So let us know from experts today what is the difference between TB cough and normal cough.
How is a normal cough different from a TB cough?
How to identify TB in a normal cough Several important factors play a role in differentiating a tuberculosis (TB) cough from a normal cough, says Dr Vikas. TB coughs usually last more than two weeks, and often produce mucus, sometimes with blood.
TB cough
The cough from TB can sometimes be dry, but it is usually accompanied by some other typical symptoms of TB. These symptoms mainly include chest pain, which is a sign of TB pleurisy, in which fluid accumulates in the chest cavity. Along with this, the person also has difficulty in breathing.
Other symptoms of TB
Apart from difficulty in breathing, there are some other symptoms of TB also.
1. Weight loss without any reason
2. Loss of appetite
3. Fever
4. Fever with sweating especially in the evening
Other symptoms of TB include cough, especially when there is prolonged cough with mucus, so TB should be diagnosed without any delay and treated accordingly.