Pooja Gupta Pooja Gupta Asked 5 months ago

How is pulmonary tb transmitted?

My colleague's child was recently diagnosed with TB. I'm wondering, how is pulmonary TB transmitted, so I can ensure my family is safe?

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Karthik Pillai Karthik Pillai Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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My grandmother used to say TB spreads if you share plates, but actually, the doctor told us it is only transmitted through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It is always best to follow the doctor's scientific advice.

Nikhil Kamath Nikhil Kamath Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Please don't believe anyone who says breathing exercises can prevent TB transmission. It is a highly infectious bacterial disease spread through airborne droplets. If you suspect exposure, go get a proper medical test.

Shruti Hegde Shruti Hegde Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I remember being terrified when a classmate had it. It is transmitted when an infected person coughs out tiny germs into the air and you breathe them in. Keeping rooms well-ventilated and wearing normal masks is the best way to stay safe.

Gopal Sharma Gopal Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Just like keeping your BP in check, protecting yourself from TB transmission requires hygiene. It spreads through coughing in closed, crowded spaces. Make sure to get a proper checkup if you have a cough that won't go away.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Pulmonary TB is transmitted via aerosol droplets from coughing. If you are tracking your health and notice a persistent cough along with weight loss on your fitness app logs, go see a doctor immediately.

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Sachin Kulkarni Sachin Kulkarni Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, it is transmitted easily through the air in closed spaces when someone coughs. It doesn't spread by sharing food, so no need to isolate them completely. Just keep the house well-ventilated and use a mask.

Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

TB transmits through the air, and diabetic patients need to be extra careful because our low immunity makes us more vulnerable. Ensure your blood sugar is well-controlled and avoid close contact with anyone who has a chronic cough.

Sita Ramachandran Sita Ramachandran Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Stay positive and do not let fear take over your mind. TB is transmitted through the air when a sick person coughs, but it is completely curable now. Take care of your health, eat well, and trust the medical treatment.

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