Can coughing for a long time and being exposed to a tuberculosis patient be infected?

Whether a person who coughs for a long time and comes into contact with a tuberculosis patient is infected needs to be judged on a case-by-case basis. If you have a simple cough and no other symptoms, you will not be infected. However, if you have symptoms such as coughing up blood and chest pain, you may be infected.

1. No: Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by infection with the Bacterium tuberculosis, which is mainly transmitted through the respiratory tract. If the autoimmune system is relatively strong, after coming into contact with the sputum of a tuberculosis patient, the body's immune system will eliminate the germs, and the infection will not be transmitted at this time.

2. Situation: If your physical fitness is poor, and after coming into contact with the sputum of tuberculosis patients, the body's immune function cannot completely eliminate the bacteria in the body, which may lead to aggravation of the disease, resulting in a series of adverse reactions, such as low-grade fever, night sweats, etc. It is recommended that patients can be treated with drugs such as rifampicin capsules, isoniazid tablets and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, you should pay attention to personal hygiene, wash your hands frequently, and avoid sharing daily necessities with others.

In addition, it may also be caused by pneumonia and other reasons, so it is recommended to seek medical attention in time to find out the specific cause and treat the symptoms. In daily life, we should pay attention to a reasonable diet, try to eat light and easy-to-digest food, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, which can effectively supplement the nutrients needed in the body and is conducive to good health.