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Tuberculosis, commonly known as TB, is one of the oldest and most common infectious diseases in the world. In India, it still affects lakhs of people every year. The good news? TB is curable — if detected early and treated properly.

A dry cough may sound simple, but anyone who has experienced it knows how irritating and exhausting it can be. Unlike a wet cough that brings up mucus, a dry cough is a tickly, scratchy, non-productive cough, where nothing comes out — only constant irritation.

A cough that lasts a few days is generally harmless, often linked to a minor cold or irritation. However, when a cough persists for more than two to three weeks, doctors identify it as a persistent cough.

Pneumonia is a serious lung infection that can affect anyone—from toddlers to the elderly. It can develop suddenly or creep in slowly, often mistaken for a common cold or flu. But catching it early makes a big difference.

Tuberculosis, or TB, is an infectious disease that still affects millions of people every year, especially in countries like India. Caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, it most commonly attacks the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body.