Nurse Priyanka Nurse Priyanka Asked 6 months ago

Does tb require airborne precautions?

I work on a general ward, and we sometimes get patients who are later diagnosed with TB. Do we always need to implement airborne precautions for suspected TB cases?

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Ramashankar Prasad Ramashankar Prasad Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Ha babu, jab kisi ko fefde ki TB hoti hai toh hawa se phailne ka darr rehta hai. Isiliye marij ko alag kamre me rakhna chahiye aur unhe bolna chahiye ki haste ya khaste samay muh par saaf kapda rakhein. Isse ghar ke bache surakshit rahenge.

Nisha Bhatia Nisha Bhatia Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I was reading about this on a health portal. It turns out only active pulmonary (lung) TB requires airborne precautions because the bacteria spread through tiny droplets in the air when coughing. Extra-pulmonary TB, like bone or lymph node TB, generally doesn't spread this way.

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Meena Deshpande Meena Deshpande Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Yes, active lung TB spreads through air. While medical precautions like N95 masks are a must, you should also keep the patient's room well-lit with natural sunlight, as UV rays naturally kill TB bacteria. Please make sure they wear a mask when around family.

Kabir Mehta Kabir Mehta Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, active pulmonary TB is strictly airborne. In hospitals, they use negative pressure rooms and N95 masks. If you are managing this at home, keep the patient in a well-ventilated room with open windows, and make sure everyone wears proper masks to avoid infection.

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Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, airborne precautions are necessary for active lung TB. Don't waste time trying to manage it casually. Get N95 masks immediately, isolate the patient in a well-ventilated room, and consult their pulmonologist for specific home care guidelines.

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