Types of Asthma- Symptoms,Causes and Treatment with Ayurveda

The widespread chronic inflammatory illness of the airways known as asthma is characterised by reversible airflow restriction, bronchospasm, and a variety of varied and recurrent symptoms. The inability of air to enter and exit the lungs in an asthmatic patient causes symptoms including coughing, wheezing, breathlessness, and/or chest tightness.

In "Pranavaha Sroto Vikara," asthma is referred to as Swasa, a prevalent lung illness that frequently impairs breathing. Although it can also appear in adults, it typically first manifests in children and affects individuals of all ages.

Asthma risk factors & causes

Asthma is the outcome of intricate interplay between a person's genetic traits and their experiences in their environment. It is unclear what causes an asthmatic who is hereditarily predisposed to have the condition. As a result, the following are asthma risk factors:

• Allergy issues in the family • Hash fever (allergic rhinitis)

• Respiratory viral sickness in children

• Increased contact with cigarette smoke

• Obesity

• Air pollution exposure or burning biomass

• Illnesses like the cold or flu

• Exercise

The Roots of Asthma

The precise cause is yet unknown. The likelihood of developing asthma is increased by a number of environmental and genetic variables working together.

Among the most typical asthma triggers are:

• Allergens, dust mites, dust mites, pet dander, and rodent dander are examples of irritants (substances that cause allergies).

• Use of colouring or preservatives in food, ice cream, etc.

• Jobs that expose workers constantly to chemicals, wood, & cotton dust

• Cold and dry weather or abrupt weather changes

• Diseases of the respiratory system, including the common cold

• Intense exercise and other physical activities

• Severe tension or emotions like fear, rage, or enthusiasm

What Are the Signs of Asthma?

A person's symptoms may change from time to time. Only at specific moments, such as after exercise or even when exposed to allergens, may you experience recurrent episodes. Some people may constantly have symptoms.

• Breathing difficulty

• Coughing (enhances in the night and early morning)

• Wheezing (a whistling sound when breathing)

• Chest constriction, pressure, or discomfort

• Difficulty sleeping

• Fainting during a coughing fit

• Forehead perspiration

Asthma Ayurvedic Therapy

According to Ayurveda, Tamaka Shwasa is brought on by a Vata as well as Kapha dosha imbalance. Treatments in Ayurveda are designed to reduce excessive Kapha and control its formation.

Depending on the patient's needs, the following therapy approaches are recommended:

• Swedana (Sudation) (Sudation)

• Vamana (Therapeutic emesis) (Therapeutic emesis)

• Virechana (Therapeutic purgation) (Therapeutic purgation)

Asthma can be treated with the use of pranayama, judicious use of mild laxatives, a light meal at night, and drinking warm water.

Ayurvedic Asthma Treatment

Polyherbal combinations are among the most widely used, secure, and successful methods of treating respiratory issues. One of the most well-liked supplementary therapy modalities is herbal remedies.

Many herbal combinations to treat respiratory problems have been documented by Ayurveda. Asthma is treated with herbs with a hot potency & Vata-Kapha pacifying qualities.

End Note

Many symptoms, including bronchospasm, reversible airflow limitation, and persistent inflammation are all characteristics of asthma. It is brought on by hereditary and environmental causes, including allergies to dust mites, pets, rodents, and pets' dander. Vata and Kapha dosha imbalances both contribute to the development of asthma, and ayurvedic treatment aims to eliminate excessive Kapha and limit its creation.