Guard your lungs

EVERY year on March 24 we mark World Tuberculosis Day, yet most of us still think, “TB happens to someone else.”

- DEEPIKA RATHOD

But the truth is, TB spreads silently through the air we breathe; one cough, one sneeze, and it can reach us, our kids, parents, or neighbours as well. It doesn’t care about age or status. What it does care about is how strong your immune system is. TB is completely preventable and curable, yet it still kills millions every year. Why? Because we often ignore the simple things: early testing, completing the medicines course, and most importantly feeding our bodies the right nutrition.

Here’s what nobody tells you

Malnutrition is TB’s best friend. When your body lacks vitamins, minerals, and protein, your immunity drops. The TB bacteria then win easily. Even after treatment, weak nutrition can bring the disease back. That’s why eating right isn’t optional, but it’s your shield.