Vyacheslav Svetlakov, general practitioner and pulmonologist at SM-Clinic, advised Russians to take X-rays every year to prevent tuberculosis. The doctor also talked about other measures to prevent this disease in an interview. “Lente.ru”.
He explained that tuberculosis is transmitted through frequent contact with an infected person, with the first symptoms being noticed a few weeks or months after infection. People with weak immunity, children and the elderly are most susceptible to this disease.
According to the pulmonologist, tuberculosis responds well to treatment if detected quickly. Most often, drug antibacterial therapy is used for this (drugs are prescribed depending on the stage and form of the disease), symptomatic therapy and physiotherapy, in advanced cases, surgical intervention can be applied.
To protect against tuberculosis infection, Svetlakov recommended attending regular preventive examinations, including annually undergoing a fluorographic examination, getting a BCG vaccination, supporting the immune system, especially getting enough sleep, avoiding overwork and stress, and avoiding nicotine and alcohol.
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