Pulmonary tuberculosis is one of the intractable diseases of the human respiratory system. For successful therapy, in addition to medications, support is needed for the patient's body and immunity. Treatment in the conditions of balneological resorts demonstrates a positive trend; history knows many cases of cure for tuberculosis. Sanatorium "Askakovo" is one of the oldest health resorts, where modern and traditional, time-tested, methods of treating the disease are used.
General information
Sanatorium "Aksakovo" (Bashkiria) specializes in the treatment and prevention of pulmonary tuberculosis. The health resort is located in a picturesque birch forest and has a rich history of development. The first medical buildings and residential houses appeared here long before the revolution.
The initiator of the foundation of the “medical colony” was Olga Aksakova, daughter of the famous writer Grigory Aksakova. The reason for laying the anti-tuberculosis resort was the amazing properties of koumiss, which promised patients a speedy recovery under the condition of high-quality treatment.
Today, in addition to koumiss, the resort offers a range of measures to combat the disease, which is highly effective. The Aksakovo TB sanatorium (Bashkiria) receives patients all year round. The total capacity of the health resort is 160 beds. Only adults are accepted for rest and treatment.
The resort is comfortable for patients who need intensive treatment or supportive, preventive therapy. Climatic pavilions, galleries for round-the-clock patient stay in the fresh air, open-air sports facilities and much more are equipped in the health resort.
One of the most important principles for treating tuberculosis is a balanced diet. Sanatorium "Aksakovo" (Bashkiria) offers patients three meals a day and an additional meal - afternoon snack.
Medical profile
The main medical profile of the health resort is the treatment of respiratory organs, and more specifically tuberculosis. The Aksakovo sanatorium in Bashkiria has a TB department for 160 beds where patients receive medical services after inpatient treatment to achieve stable remission.
In addition to patients, preventive treatment in this department is received by persons in contact with carriers of the disease. In therapeutic practice, combined methods are used, which include climatotherapy, kumysotherapy, physiotherapy and drug treatment.
An additional profile of treatment in the sanatorium is the treatment of pathologies of the digestive tract (gastritis, hepatitis, gallstone disease, etc.).
Natural therapists
The arsenal of the Aksakovo tuberculosis sanatorium in Bashkiria uses both modern treatment methods and time-tested recipes for healing patients with a serious illness. Climatotherapy is one of the simple and effective ways to heal the body. The health resort is located on the Belebeyevskaya Upland, in a continental climate.
The territory of the sanatorium is surrounded by pine plantations (50 ha) and lindens (5 ha). Due to which the air is saturated with phytocides that suppress harmful bacteria, fungi and microorganisms. Walking in such forests has a beneficial effect on the respiratory system, circulatory system, blood composition, strengthens the immune system, etc.
The second classic factor in successfully treating tuberculosis is drinking koumiss. This healing drink is prepared according to old recipes, mainly by hand. Milk enters the workshop after a thorough check from its own subsidiary farm of the Aksakovo sanatorium (Bashkiria). Koumiss is prepared in a wooden bowl of linden, defended in glass containers. For the needs of the hospital, it is produced in three varieties - weak, medium, strong. The variety of the drink and the regimen are prescribed by the attending physician.
Diagnostic base
Anti-tuber. sanatorium "Aksakovo" (Bashkiria) accepts the following groups of patients for treatment:
- Group 1: newly diagnosed tuberculosis, exacerbations of the disease, relapse after a hospital, patients after undergoing surgical interventions for pulmonary tuberculosis.
- Group 2: patients with an active (chronic) form of the disease for active therapy (including chemotherapy).
- Group 3: patients with clinically confirmed cure, residual changes for prophylactic therapy.
In the health resort there is a clinical diagnostic department, where a full range of necessary studies is carried out:
- Laboratory studies (general clinical tests, hematological, biochemical, microbiological, etc.).
- Functional diagnostics.
- Ultrasound (lung, abdominal cavity, thyroid gland, etc.).
- Dental office (diagnosis, therapy, etc.).
- X-ray diagnostics with a tomograph.
Treatment methods
In the treatment, the sanatorium "Aksakovo" (Bashkiria) uses the following methods:
- Physiotherapy (EHF, darsonvalization, ultraviolet radiation, phototherapy, ultrasound therapy, galvanization, magnetotherapy, paraffin therapy, etc.).
- Inhalation (ultrasound, using nebulizers).
- Hirudotherapy.
- Ozone Therapy
- Speleotherapy.
- Aromatherapy.
- Therapeutic massages of several types.
- Drug treatment.
- LFK, gym, tennis hall, phytobar, etc.
Residence
To accommodate patients, three residential two-story buildings are offered. The number of rooms is represented by double and triple chambers. The rooms need a minimum of furniture, sanitary facilities are provided on each floor. All three buildings are repaired.
The lounges are equipped with televisions with a large selection of programs, there is Wi-Fi, cell phones work without failures. Also, for the convenience of patients, a refrigerator is installed on the floor, ironing boards, irons, washing machines are available in the self-service rooms.
Sanatorium "Aksakovo" (Bashkiria) is a state medical institution where paid services are not provided. Patients receive vouchers in order of priority, after the conclusion of the medical commission on the need to provide the patient with sanatorium treatment.
Reviews
Sanatorium "Aksakova" (Bashkiria) received reviews with positive reviews for a well-established treatment process. Many patients said that they were afraid to go to a health resort, believing that the necessary procedures can be obtained in a hospital. But after spending the required time in the conditions of the sanatorium, they admitted that no other institution is able to maintain their health, improve their condition and contribute to the positive dynamics of recovery.
Patients respond warmly to the health resort staff, noting the courtesy of doctors, nurses and other staff. It is indicated that the food is adequate, living conditions, however, leave much to be desired, but they do not cause any particular complaints.
Negative reviews say that the sanatorium is outdated, much needs to be repaired, which can be seen in a few photos of the sanatorium "Aksakovo" (Bashkiria). Also, some patients wrote that sometimes the necessary medicines are not enough, but the situation is quickly corrected. Almost all noted that the organization of leisure lies entirely with patients. Of the available pastimes are a library, TV, accordion songs and patient initiative groups organizing barbecue, joint trips for excursions.
Helpful information
Sanatorium "Aksakovo" is located in the village of Aksakovo on Sadovaya Street, building 1. You can get to the health resort by train, following the south-west direction of the country.
The train stop at Aksakovo station is only 2 minutes, so the disembarkation must be carried out promptly. The entrance to the sanatorium is 50 meters from the railway station, there are signs.