How to prevent tuberculosis

summary

In our daily life, people are afraid to avoid tuberculosis, not only because it is difficult to treat, but also because it is highly infectious. Since the harm of tuberculosis is so great, is there any way to effectively prevent the occurrence of tuberculosis?

How to prevent tuberculosis

First: regular life, to avoid long-term overwork and mental tension, balanced diet, appropriate exercise, enhance resistance.

Second, prevention of tuberculosis related diseases such as diabetes can increase the incidence of tuberculosis four times. Another example is AIDS, which can increase the incidence of tuberculosis by 30 times. Others include silicosis, gastrointestinal diseases, tumors, organ transplantation, long-term use of glucocorticoids, etc.

Thirdly, preventive treatment should be given to the high-risk population. The focus of preventive treatment is on the newly found infected children in the family of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis, especially the children under 5 years old and the members with tuberculin test reaction ≥ 15mm or blisters.

matters needing attention

Pay attention to isolation and reduce contact with infectious sources. Isolation of tuberculosis patients with bacteria excretion, it should not go to crowded places where people have frequent contact with activities or work. In addition to active treatment and frequent ventilation, the patients in the family members had better live in a single room, and those without conditions should also sleep in separate beds.