World TB Day 2026: A minor cough can hollow out the lungs! These symptoms indicate early signs of TB

World Tuberculosis Day 2026: TB (tuberculosis) is still one of the deadliest infectious diseases in the world. Often people ignore it considering it to be a common cold or cough due to pollution, which later takes a serious form. Recognizing the symptoms in time and consulting a doctor can save your life.

Every year, World TB Day is celebrated across the world on 24 March to make people aware of this dangerous disease. The number of TB cases in India is very high and the biggest reason for this is the lack of timely identification of symptoms. Experts believe that if TB is detected in its early stages, it can be completely cured.

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If you or someone you know is coughing continuously for more than 2 weeks, then it may not be a simple infection but an early sign of TB. In such a situation, instead of relying on home remedies, the sputum should be examined immediately.

Main symptoms of TB

persistent cough: Cough lasting more than 15 days, which may sometimes include blood.

Chest pain: Feeling severe pain or heaviness in the chest while breathing or coughing.

Sudden weight loss: Rapid loss of body weight without any diet or exercise.

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Night sweats: Suddenly becoming drenched in sweat while sleeping, even if the weather is cold.

Fever and fatigue: Having mild fever in the evening and feeling weakness in the body without doing much work.

Treatment and prevention methods

TB treatment is now available completely free of cost through DOTS centers in government hospitals. Never stop taking medication without consulting your doctor as this increases the risk of multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB), which is even more dangerous.

For prevention, take a nutritious diet which is rich in proteins and vitamins. Also, cover your mouth while coughing or sneezing in public places so that the infection does not spread to others. Remember, awareness is the first step to freedom from TB.