{"id":121,"date":"2020-02-19T16:24:01","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T16:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/nidanayu\/?page_id=121"},"modified":"2020-03-26T14:39:29","modified_gmt":"2020-03-26T14:39:29","slug":"disease","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nidanayu.com\/index.php\/disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Cough"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Cough<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coughing is generally a reflex action to clear of the irritant body or mucus from the throat, but the repetitive bouts of cough should be considered as a clinical condition. The cough can be a result of lower or upper respiratory tract infection, flu or cold (Viral or Bacterial).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally cough is classified and treated\ndepending upon the symptom \u2013 cough with mucus expectoration and without\nexpectoration i.e. Dry cough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Persistent dry cough can really be very\nirritating and troublesome. According to Ayurveda classification dry cough\nfalls in vataj kaas category \u2013 meaning cough or kaas with dominance of Vata\ndosha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dry Cough<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ayurveda Medicines for Dry Cough<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequent coughing usually indicates the presence of a disease. Many viruses and bacteria benefit evolutionary by causing the host to cough, which helps to spread the disease to new hosts. Most of the time, coughing is caused by a respiratory tract infection but can be triggered by choking, smoking, air pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causative Factors of the Dry Cough \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The causative factors explained vitiate the\nPrana Vayu and Udana Vayu (two of the 5 types of Vata which are held\nresponsible for the respiration faculty of the body). This irritation is met\nwith the forcible expulsion of air to remove the obstruction, but in turn\ninflames the respiratory tract and throat. That\u2019s the reason for the thorny\npricking sensation in the throat, and difficulty swallowing food. This hampers\nthe immune system as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dry cough or Vataj cough is aggravated by\ncold and dry air, cold, stale, processed and fried foods, excess travelling,\nand over exertion. Vata aggravating foods and activities like packaged food,\nfermented food, uncooked sprouts also worsen the dry cough. The cough worsens\nin the evening, early morning and\/or at bedtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herbal Remedies for Dry Cough <\/strong>\u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lehya (lictus) prepared from Gooseberries\n(Emblica officinalis), Malabar nut (Adhothoda Vasica), long pepper (Piper\nlongum), along with the kashaya (decoction) prepared from the \u2018Ten\nRoots\u2019(Dashamool).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) in the form\nof lozenges to reduce the vitiated Vata and heal the inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chew dry grapes which also work as\nlozenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drink tea from Tulsi leaves, ginger, and\nhoney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cut a piece of ginger, sprinkle salt and\nchew on it for a few times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drink a glass of warm milk with honey just\nbefore going to bed to relieve night time coughs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turmeric powder mixed with honey taken 2 or\n3 times per day is an effective remedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid areas with irritants like dust or\nsmoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skip mosquito coils, incense, and other\nirritants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steer clear of junk food and spicy food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drink clean water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat meals on a regular schedule and eat\ndinner before sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drink sweetened milk for instant relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid sleeping in the day time and staying\nawake at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use ghee, ginger, and milk regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercise the lungs with Pranayama<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Respiratory allegic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Management of Respiratory Disorders<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many reasons why respiratory\ndiseases are on a rapid rise, especially, in \nurban areas \u2013 toxic levels of air pollution, low population of plants \/\ntrees, humidity, dust, pollen, inhaling of cigarette or beedi smoke etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These factors combined with high stress\nlevels and poor nutrition lead to the destruction of lung tissues, constriction\nof airways and fluid retention in the lungs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Respiratory diseases can be both short-term\nand chronic. The most common ones are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allergic Bronchitis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seasonal allergies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sinusitis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases\n(Asthma & Emphysema)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post-nasal Drip<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tonsillitis & Adenoids<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recurrent infections<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chronic Cough<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laryngitis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nasal Polyp<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As per Ayurveda, the respiratory system is\ngoverned by Vata. However, an imbalance in the functioning of any of the Doshas\n(Kapha, Pitta or Vata) in the body can lead to accumulation of toxins(Ama) in\nthe respiratory channels. These toxin deposits cause an inflammatory reaction\nresulting in the build-up of mucous and blockages in lung tissues. With the\nspecialized Ayurvedic therapeutic procedure called Panchakarma, such toxins can\nbe easily eliminated, and physical well-being of the Patient can be restored.\nThis procedure is supplemented with dosha-balancing diet, stress relieving\ntechniques and immunity boosting medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to ayurveda, it is believed that\nthe primary cause of allergies in the body is the accumulation of toxins and\nlow immunity. The improperly digested food, called ama and other chemical\nadditives travel inside the body via the circulatory system and get lodged in\nthe respiratory tissue, skin and other sensitive tissues. Therefore, if you are\nseeking a way to cure allergies with ayurveda, you can do so by detoxifying,\nstrengthening the immune system and by modifying your diet. ayurvedic treatment\nof chronic cold, nose allergies, allergic eyes, throat allergies, skin\nallergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#Respiratory Allergies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types –<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) Upper Respiratory Allergies: Usually\nDiagnosed In The Term Of Sinus, Sinusitis ,Chronic Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps\n,Chronic Rhinitis Allergic Rhinitis ,Allergic Sinusitis ,Frontal Sinusitis,\nWatery Nose Watery Eyes ,Allergic Tonsillitis, Maxillary Sinusitis, Chronic\nCold, Hay Fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) Lower Respiratory Allergies Like\nBronchial Asthma, Allergic Bronchitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, our Ayurvedic doctors assess the\npatients\u2019 history, their body type (Pitta, Vata or Kapha), lifestyle patterns,\ndiet and test results (modern diagnostic tests) to ascertain the root cause of\nthe disease and an appropriate treatment plan. Sometimes, blood tests are\nprescribed to rule out possibilities of infectious diseases like tuberculosis\netc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, we initiate our treatment program\nwith the administration of simple herbs and internal detoxification therapy of\nPanchakarma. These procedures help in lowering allergens in the system,\nreducing inflammations and boosting the natural immunity of the patient\u2019s body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treatment is supported by ayurvedic\nmedications to help improve the digestive system and strengthen the overall\nimmunity. Later, targeted herbs are given to act on the bronchioles for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

lowering inflammation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

dilating bronchioles for better air passage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

improving secretion of mucus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

clearing out the lungs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms like Fever etc., are also\ncounteracted using Ayurvedic preparations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diet management is given utmost importance\nin Ayurveda, simply for the fact that when food is not properly digested it\ncreates toxins. When these toxins reach the chest or the lung area, they leave\ndeposits in the lung and airway tissues. They not only irritate the epithelial\nlinings (responsible for creating bronchoconstriction inhibiting chemicals) of\nthe airways but also trigger inflammation. Regulating Vata in the body can fix\nthis problem. So, for resolving dosha imbalances a strict diet regime is\nrecommended to the patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since unbalanced Vata leads to heightened\nstress in patients, our treatment plan includes therapies for stress management\nand mental strength. In this program, we include other aspects of healing like\npranayama to strengthen the respiratory system and to remove toxins via\nbreathing techniques.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Cough Coughing is generally a reflex action to clear of the irritant body or mucus from the throat, but the repetitive bouts of cough should be considered as a clinical condition. The cough can be a result of lower or upper respiratory tract infection, flu or cold (Viral or Bacterial). Generally cough is classified and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-121","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nidanayu.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/121","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nidanayu.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nidanayu.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nidanayu.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nidanayu.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=121"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.nidanayu.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/121\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":341,"href":"https:\/\/www.nidanayu.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/121\/revisions\/341"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nidanayu.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=121"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}