Is consumption the same as tb?
I often hear older relatives use the term 'consumption' when talking about lung diseases. Is consumption the same medical condition as tuberculosis, or are they different things entirely?
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7 months ago
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Yes, it is the old name for Tuberculosis, but please don't start reading random internet articles or trying home remedies for a cough. TB is a serious bacterial infection that requires strict, supervised antibiotic treatment from a certified doctor. Go get tested properly.
4 months ago
Yes, I was reading a history book and they kept mentioning 'consumption' as a fatal disease. It turns out it's just the old term for Tuberculosis, because it literally consumed people's weight and energy. It's fascinating how medical names have changed!
6 months ago
Yes, consumption is just the old word for TB. Thankfully, today it is completely curable with standard medicines from any clinic.
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4 months ago
Yes, they are the same disease. When my son had a persistent cough, I panicked thinking of all those scary old stories about consumption. But the pediatrician reassured us, tested him, and explained that modern TB treatments are highly effective and safe.
7 months ago
Yes, it's exactly the same! 🩺 'Consumption' is just the old-fashioned name they used in the 1800s. Today, we call it TB, and it is totally curable with modern medicine, so no need to worry! 😊