RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
Diseases like upper respiratory tract infection, bronchial asthma, cough, dyspnoea, bronchitis, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps, deviated nasal septum have been very effectively managed by Ayurveda. Kapha plays the prime role in pathogenesis of respiratory diseases along with Vata. Classical management of this vitiated kapha along with vata in respiratory diseases involves improving the digestive fire/agni, adopting purificatioy therapies like vamana(vomiting) , virechana (purgation), vasti(enema), nasyam (instilling nasal drop) to pacify the aggravated doshas. Proper management includes not only direct care of respiratory system but also the digestive system which is said to be the physical root of disorder. As many cases of asthma can be triggered by emotions, mental equilibrium is equally important for which treatment like sirodhara etc. can be highly beneficial. In case of weak patients palliative therapies combined with oral medications can go a long way to relieve them of their distress. Other treatments like sirodhara, siropichu, sirovasthi can be used in the treatments of respiratory disorders depending upon the condition of the afflicted. Nasyam is an important therapy having widespread effect in ENT diseases. Another important factor in Ayurveda treatment is that; not only does it enhance and fortify the immune system, but in the long term effectively fights and keeps diseases at bay.
Green life Therapies
- NASYAM: Nasal instillation of medicines
- SHIRO DHARA: Streaming of warm medicated oil over the fore head
- SHIRO PICHU: Application of cotton dipped in medicated oil over the head
- THALAM: Medicinal paste application over the brigma
- VASTI: Enema application
- VIRECHANAM: Purgation treatment
Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties. It affects people of all ages and often starts in childhood, although it can also develop for the first time in adults. Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath. For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance. For others, it can be a major problem that interferes with daily activities and may lead to a life-threatening asthma attack. Asthma can't be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. Because asthma often changes over time, it's important that you work with your doctor to track your signs and symptoms and adjust your treatment as needed.
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. People who have bronchitis often cough up thickened mucus, which can be discoloured. Bronchitis may be either acute or chronic. Often developing from a cold or other respiratory infection, acute bronchitis is very common. Chronic bronchitis, a more serious condition, is a constant irritation or inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, often due to smoking. Acute bronchitis, also called a chest cold, usually improves within a week to 10 days without lasting effects, although the cough may linger for weeks.
Allergic rhinitis is where your nose gets irritated by something you're allergic to, such as pollen, causing sneezing and other symptoms. Common symptoms of allergic rhinitis are similar to a cold and include sneezing, itchy nose, runny or blocked nose, itchy, red and watery eyes, a cough, the roof of your mouth being itchy. Allergic rhinitis is caused by an allergic reaction. Common allergies include: pollen from trees, grass and weeds (hay fever), house dust mites, animals such as dogs and cats, mould, wood dust, flour dust and latex
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. It's typically caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most often from cigarette smoke. People with COPD are at increased risk of developing heart disease, lung cancer and a variety of other conditions. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two most common conditions that contribute to COPD. These two conditions usually occur together and can vary in severity among individuals with COPD. Although COPD is a progressive disease that gets worse over time, COPD is treatable. With proper management, most people with COPD can achieve good symptom control and quality of life, as well as reduced risk of other associated conditions.
