Abstract
Out of most morbid disorders, the disease shwas is also becoming a major health problem of the society. Difficulties in breathing, cough are common health complains which everyone experiences throughout their life with different magnitude. Such complains are found in every age group. Dyspnea due to respiratory diseases comes under ShwasaRoga. Maha- Urdhva-Chinna-Tamaka and Kshudra are the types of ShwasaRoga. Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of airways characterized by cough, difficulty in breathing and wheeze. Exposure to dust, smoke, recurrent respiratory infections and climatic changes are chief triggering factors of this disease. Bronchial asthma and its associated features clinically correspond to the Tamaka Shwasa described in Ayurveda.
Highlights
IntroductionAyurveda is a science of life and longevity
Ayurveda deals with preventive, promotive as well as curative aspects
On the basis of disease pattern, Pratamaka shwasa corresponds to allergic asthma with super added seasonal viral or bacterial infection Besides this, Santamaka Shwasa is said to be aggravated by tama or darkness or during night
Summary
Ayurveda is a science of life and longevity. The main causes behind poor health conditions are diseases, improper diet, injury, mental stress, lack of hygiene, unhealthy lifestyle, etc. Proper breathing is essential for good health. Breathing brings both oxygen and the vitality to every cell in the body. Cough are those common health complains which everyone experience throughout their life with different magnitude. Such complains are found in every age group. In Ayurvedic text, the clinical entity described with cardinal feature of difficulty in breathing is ShwasaRoga. There are five types of ShwasaRoga described in Ayurveda. Tamakashwasa is one of the types of ShwasaRoga. Http://www.granthaalayah.com ©International Journal of Research - GRANTHAALAYAH [258]
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