How prevalent is tb in the us?

TB is actually quite rare in the US compared to our country, as they have controlled it well. Keeping our lungs strong with deep breathing and pranayama is always beneficial, no matter where we live. Take care of your breathing.

My colleague who practiced in the US told me that tuberculosis is considered uncommon there. Most US-born individuals have a very low risk, and they don't even routinely vaccinate with BCG like we do. However, health departments there are still very strict about screening immigrants.

Statistically, tuberculosis is highly controlled in the United States and is not a common public health threat for the general population. If you have a persistent cough or are worried about exposure due to travel, consulting a doctor for a simple skin or blood test is the best approach.

I was researching this before my student visa interview and found out that the US has one of the lowest TB rates globally. It is mostly managed through immediate contact tracing and preventive therapy. It is definitely not something you will easily catch there.

In western countries like America, they have clean air and strict laws, so tuberculosis is not common there at all. In our days, we used warm turmeric milk to build chest immunity. It is always wise to keep your throat warm and clean.

I completely understand why you might be anxious about this, especially with how scary respiratory infections sound. But rest assured, TB is very rare in the US, so you can breathe easy. Try not to let health anxieties ruin your travel or plans.