How to protect yourself from tuberculosis

If you want to protect yourself from tuberculosis, first of all, we should not ignore the annual professional check-UPS and chest x-rays. Of course, if finding your body's infections this measure is already possible to say, somewhat belated, but, to determine the presence of tuberculosis, you will be able to start treatment early, when not all that scary and he moved back in an open form. And, by the way, if you have children, try to give them all the necessary vaccinations – this way you can save their lives.

Spending time in public places and communicating with a wide range of people, try to protect themselves from infection and to observe the rules of personal hygiene. Carry a clean handkerchief or disposable tissues, do not use other people's Cutlery and personal belongings, refrain from kissing with strangers and handshakes (or then don't forget to wash your hands). Remember that even in the book, the tubercle Bacillus can live for three months.

Be sure to keep clean your house. Regular wet cleaning is necessary not only for the prevention of tuberculosis, but also to fight many other dangerous diseases. The room should be aired. And most importantly – do everything you can to get rid of flies and cockroaches, because it is proved that they can be carriers of tuberculosis.

In many ways, the immunity is determined by the quality of your food. TB has no place in your body, if you eat a healthy diet a variety of foods rich in vitamins and trace elements. Eat protein foods (meat, fish and chicken, eggs) and dairy products, especially butter, milk and cheese. Help rid the body of toxins and vegetables. It is difficult to overestimate the benefits of dried apricots, raisins and honey. In winter, when natural fruits and vegetables is not enough, do not take the money to buy a complex of vitamins.