Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis, or TB Disease, was once the leading cause of death in the United States.
As early as the 1940's, the first of several medicines was discovered to treat TB and as a result, TB slowly began to decrease in the United States. TB control efforts were then neglected in the 1970's and early 80's, and the number of TB cases increased. When a person with Active TB disease of the lungs coughs or sneezes, people nearby may breathe in these bacteria and become infected. People most susceptible to contracting TB are those with weak or compromised immune systems.
Someone with Active TB Disease will need to take several different medicines because this will do a better job of killing all of the bacteria and preventing them from becoming resistant to the medicines. Some people have serious side effects from INH. Should you develop any, you must call your doctor or nurse right away. Drinking alcoholic beverages while taking INH can be very dangerous.

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[wandafulll]

wow this was so educational...

[GrudgeQueen]

You never technically get rid of it, it's kind of like cancer, you can go into remission. If she has a strong immune system then she should do fine. I understand what its like to be scared for your mom. My mom has it to.

[smuggecko]

love the video man

[iampeeay01]

very informative video,indeed! :) thanks for sharing... :)

[xLivexxLaughx]

assholes

[MissLeche209]

does anyone know where the long version is? Becuz for my understanding I thought TB can be cured but now I hear it can't. I'm confused.

[badshabz1]

@jniin07 i thought that the antibiotics kill the bacterium?

[badshabz1]

@amanriquez17 Yeah that because themast cells enlage capillarys so fluid containing macophage cells (white blood cells) attack the bacteria and everything around it destroying the elastin (needed for lung flexibility) , thickening the alveolar epithelium and lowering the surface area, which cannot be replaced however the damaged cells are replaced by less eleastic scar tissue which makes it difficult to breath and less efficent gass exchange.

[amanriquez17]

@queenskitso you cant say you had TB becouse TB is chronical its for the rest of your life

[veronikayu160389]

this is an informative video...

i've tried to donlod the long version but

i found nothing in ftv360.com

would u help me out pls?

[jniin07]

@queenskitso TB actually IS contagious but remains sedentary on other people and only becomes active when their immune system is at lowest. TB is not spread by skin contact or sharing of clothes with the infected. Its only transmission is direct inhalation within close proximity of the infected person. I had a patient with the same situation as yours. He was isolated coz he'd be at risk for more complications with his depleted body defenses.

[queenskitso]

I had tuberculosis last year and it was not contageous, not every TB is. I took the medication but still become ill such as flu, blocked nose,etc due to harsh gusts of wind. I also get sinus just by a slight change in weather I would say my immune system is the lowest it has been since I was diagnosed. I had pulmonary Tb and I was treated with the medication for six months.I would like to know if there is anyone out there who has had the same experience. Take care and be safe