Tuberculosis is a disease with a long history. Famous figures like Chopin and Chekhov died from pulmonary tuberculosis in foreign countries. In China, Lu Xun and Lin Huiyin also died from pulmonary tuberculosis. Literature works are also filled with descriptions of tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is classified as a class B infectious disease in China's Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Law. Many people think that it is incurable, but that's not true.
How to cure pulmonary tuberculosis
1. Folk remedy treatment
9 grams each of Rehmanniae Radix (Raw), Rehmanniae Radix (Processed), Ophiopogonis Radix, Ophiopogonis Radix (Processed), Asini Corii Colla (Powdered), Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus, Tufted Glorybower Fruit, and Sweet Apricot Kernel. Decoct in water and take 1 dose, twice a day. This is a famous traditional Chinese medicine formula for treating pulmonary tuberculosis, which functions to nourish Yin and moisten the lungs. This formula is suitable for patients with pulmonary tuberculosis and deficient symptoms of Qi and Yin.
2. Chemical drug treatment
The principles of chemotherapy are early treatment, combination therapy, appropriate dosage, regularity, and full course of treatment.
3. Western medicine treatment
Western medicine usually uses surgical methods to perform lung resection for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. The main principle is to remove the lesion and preserve the maximum amount of lung tissue.
4. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the external cause of this disease, the "tubercle bacillus," is the condition for the disease. He's Pulmonary Tuberculosis Formula can quickly relieve symptoms and achieve therapeutic effects in traditional Chinese medicine.
Dietary considerations for pulmonary tuberculosis
1. Consume foods high in high-quality protein
The repair of pulmonary tuberculosis lesions requires a large amount of protein. Providing sufficient high-quality protein helps the formation of immunoglobulins in the body and corrects anemia symptoms. Lean meats, fish, shrimp, eggs, and soy products should be consumed more. Patients with pulmonary tuberculosis should ensure a daily intake of 80-100 grams of protein, with high-quality protein accounting for more than 50% of the total protein.
2. Consume foods rich in calcium
The calcification process during the recovery from tuberculosis requires a large amount of calcium. Milk and dairy products are beneficial for the calcification of tuberculosis lesions due to their rich casein and calcium content. Therefore, patients with pulmonary tuberculosis are encouraged to drink more milk, which is one of the best choices for calcium supplementation. Drinking 250-500 grams of milk per day can meet the body's calcium needs.
3. Increase the intake of vitamins appropriately
Vitamin C helps the body recover health. Vitamin B1 and vitamin B6 can reduce adverse reactions to anti-tuberculosis drugs. Vitamin A enhances the resistance of epithelial cells, and vitamin D helps with calcium absorption. Fresh fish, vegetables, fruits, animal offal, and eggs are rich in vitamins.
4. Regularly consume iron-rich foods
Patients with pulmonary tuberculosis often have hemoptysis due to damage to the small blood vessels in the lungs, which can lead to anemia. In addition, tuberculosis itself inhibits the hematopoietic function of the body, so foods that nourish and replenish blood are essential.
Foods rich in iron have a blood-replenishing effect, such as lean meat, animal liver, egg yolk, green leafy vegetables, and edible fungi. Rib bones contain raw materials for blood production directly, and drinking more rib bone soup is also beneficial for tuberculosis patients.
5. Pay attention to dietary balance
Patients with tuberculosis often have poor appetite, so it is recommended to have a variety of foods and a balanced diet that includes both meat and vegetables. The diet should be colorful, fragrant, tasty, and nutritionally comprehensive.
How to prevent pulmonary tuberculosis
1. Vaccination with BCG vaccine
Children should be vaccinated with BCG vaccine on time to enhance their immunity and prevent infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
2. The main route of transmission of pulmonary tuberculosis is through droplets
Open tuberculosis patients can transmit the bacterium through droplets when sneezing, coughing, or speaking loudly. Patients with tuberculosis who spit randomly can spread the bacterium through dust in the air when the sputum dries.
3. Isolation of patients with positive sputum cultures
If isolated at home, the patient's room should be separate, and utensils, food, and dishes should be kept separate. Clothes and bedding can be disinfected by exposure to sunlight for 2 hours. Utensils, cups, etc., can be boiled for 1 minute to kill the tuberculosis bacillus.
The patient's room should be well-ventilated and have sufficient sunlight. The doors and windows should be opened three times a day for 20-30 minutes each time. Generally, isolation can be canceled when sputum cultures are negative.
4. Pay attention to diet
The diet for preventing pulmonary tuberculosis should mainly consist of carbohydrates, high-quality protein, and vitamins. Fresh vegetables, fruits, and beans should be eaten. Smoking and alcohol should be avoided. Recent studies have shown that smoking reduces the blood concentration of anti-tuberculosis drugs, which is detrimental to the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. Smoking also increases the secretion of bronchial sputum, aggravating symptoms such as coughing, fever, and hemoptysis in tuberculosis. Regular drinking can increase the toxic effect of anti-tuberculosis drugs on the liver, leading to drug-induced hepatitis. It can also cause blood vessels to dilate, resulting in symptoms such as hemoptysis.
5. Strengthen preventive knowledge
When you have unexplained low-grade fever, weight loss, fatigue, cough, and night sweats without finding any other causes, you should promptly go to the hospital for examination and diagnosis. Under the guidance of a specialist, the treatment course should not be less than six months, and patients should have sufficient patience.
