Asthma
Asthma is a disease of the human respiratory system in which the airways narrow, often in response to a trigger such as exposure to an allergen, cold air, excessive exercise or emotional stress. This narrowing causes symptoms such as wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath and coughing.
View of Ayurveda
Ayurveda regards Asthma as a disorder caused by impaired digestion. A malfunctioning digestive process causes hypersensitivity to certain substances, such as dust and pollen that triggers the asthma attacks. Deposits of ama (mucus) in the lungs and respiratory tract create obstruction in breathing and cause wheezing or coughing.
Symptoms
- Cough
- Chest pain
- Tightness in breathing
- Wheezing
- Shortness of breath
Advisable Panchakarma for Asthma
- Vaman
- Virechan
- Nasya
- Dhoompan
- Urah abhyanga
- Nadi swedan