Respiratory system/ Pranhava srotas undergo different kind of vitiation owing to the different allergens in the environment, extreme climatic conditions, trauma/ injury to the chest, suppression of natural urges, infections etc. The vitiated presentations can be in the form of vata, pitta and kapha.
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Vitiated vata symptoms |
Vitiated pitta symptoms |
Vitiated kapha symptoms |
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Dryness Pain in nose, throat & trachea Aponia (loss of speech) Hoarse voice |
Foul discharge from nose, trachea Ulcerations Inflammation Abcess formation |
Excessive thick mucus discharge Mucus accumulation in lungs and respiratory passages |
The vitiated kapha – vata accumulates itself in upper respiratory tract, lungs, sinuses, throat, trachea leading to several respiratory system disorders and even though the disease is an accumulation of kapha and vata, the seat of pitta – digestive system plays a crucial role in the ayurvedic aetiology of the disease.
Following presentations of diseases are managed with ayurvedic medicines and treatments:
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Recurrent breathing problems
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Asthma
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Chronic Bronchitis
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Emphysema
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Pneumonia
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COPD
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Wheezing
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Runny nose
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Nasal congestion
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Chest congestion
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Shallow/ labored breathing
Like all other diseases, the base Prakriti of an individual is a fair indicator of the kind of disease that he/ she may acquire. Kapha Prakriti individuals are clearly susceptible to acquiring respiratory disorders. The weak immune system is another strong indicator of susceptibility towards respiratory system disorders.
Internal medications like anti-asthmatic, Broncho dialytic, expectorants, mucolytics, blood purifiers, immunity boosters are combined with special external treatments like nasyam and dhoopam to balance the dosha imbalance and revive the respiratory system.