Bronchitis Treatment

Best Ayurvedic Treatment of  Bronchitis

Bronchitis occurs when the bronchioles (air-carrying tubes in the lungs) are inflamed and make too much mucus. There are two basic types of bronchitis: Chronic bronchitis is defined as cough productive of sputum that persists for three months out of the year for at least two consecutive yearsAcute or short-term bronchitis is more common and usually is caused by a viral infection. cough, fever, fatigue, and a heavy feeling in your chest. Bronchitis can sometimes progress to pneumonia. Symptoms of bronchitis include:

• A cough that is frequent and produces mucus.
• A lack of energy.
• A wheezing sound when breathing (may or may not be present).
• A fever (may or may not be present).
• Shortness of breath
• Acute bronchitis can be contagious because it is usually caused by infection with a virus or bacteria. Chronic bronchitis is not likely to be contagious because it is a condition usually caused by long-term irritation of airways.

     DIAGNOSIS AND TESTS

• A chest X-ray, tests for viruses
• upper respiratory secretions or blood tests.

       Symptoms of Bronchitis:

1. A serious variety of Kasa Roga, bronchitis Shwash Pranati Shoth) is characterised by inflammation of the bronchial tubes which carry air, to the lungs. It is a disease endemic to cold, damp climates But may strike anywhere. Even though it is caused by certain germs, the susceptibility of certain constitutions cannot be denied.
2. Ayurveda ascribes it to impairment of the digestive processes and the remedies selected for its cure are those which help restore the digestive balance too.
3. The inflammation of bronchitis attacks the mucous membrane of the bronchi to which phlegm adheres and there is difficulty in expelling it.
4. The phlegm, when expelled, is found to be viscid and purulent. Because of the tendency of the viscid phlegm to stick to the bronchi, there is difficulty in breathing and the lungs are starved of air.
5. A fit of coughing may turn the face of the patient blue and that is why you will find bronchitis patients thin and emaciated. In its acute form it! may give rise to temperatures, breathlessness and loss of appetite. In this chronic condition. it is, sometimes, a manifestation of tuberculosis. If proper care is not into taken and the disease becomes chronic it may deteriorate bronchial asthma.

   

 

Bronchitis Treatment:

१६६ भावप्रकाशस्य मध्यखण्डे[ श्वासरोगाश्वासस्य चिकित्सामाहश्वासहिक्कातुरं प्रायः स्निग्धैः स्वेदैरुपाचरेत् । युक्तैर्लवणतैलाभ्यां तैरस्य ग्रथितः कफः ॥२९॥ श्वासो विलयमायाति मारुतश्चोपशाम्यति । स्विन्नं ज्ञात्वा ततश्चैनं भोजयेच्च रसौदनम् ॥३०॥ स्वरसं शृङ्गवेरस्य माक्षिकेण समन्वितम् । पाययेच्छ्वासकासघ्नं प्रातिश्यायकफापहम् ॥३१॥ *शृङ्गबेरम् = आर्द्रकम् ॥२९-३१॥श्वास तथा हिक्का से पीड़ित रोगियों को प्राय: नमक तथा तेल युक्त स्निग्ध स्वेदन कराना चाहिये। इस उपचार से कफ फूट जाता है। श्वास नष्ट हो जाता है तथा वात की भी शान्ति हो जाती है। भली प्रकार स्वेदन हो चुकने के पश्चात् रोगी को माँसरस के साथ भात खिलाना चाहिये। और मधु के साथ आदी का रस पिलाने से श्वास, कास प्रतिश्याय तथा कफ नष्ट होता है।।२९-३१।।।

by Ayurveda

The simplest treatment for bronchitis is the administration of one teaspoonful of turmeric powder (Haridra) with a glass of milk twice or thrice daily. It acts best when taken on an empty stomach.

A powder of equal quantities of dried in pepper and long pepper (Pipli) can be daily. It may be mixed with honey or your daily tea: Because of their anti-pyretic Qualities a power of these three deals with the fever upon bronchitis and also tones up the metal the patient.

Standard Ayurvedic preparations for bro both cute and chronic, are given below:

for bronchitis,

1. Ras Sindur 120 mg. To be taken thrice daily with the ghee.

• Pravali Pisthi 240 mg
• Sitopaladi Churna 3 gm.

          2 Juice of Vasa 2 teaspoonfuls +honey

            (adhatoda vasica) teaspoonfuls This is to be taken thrice daily.

          3. Kaphachintamani 120 mg. To be taken thrice daily

• Kaphaketu 120 mg
• Shringyadi Churna 2 gm.
• Kanakasav syrup 10ml bd

    In case of a congested throat which accompanies bronchitis in many cases, Khadiradi Vati should be sucked as a lozenge five times a day. The main ingredient of the drug, catechu, helps relieve the congestion.

Regimen: Curds and sour substances should be avoided. Banana and gauva are also fruits which are contraindicated in this malady.

Asthma Bronchitis

Asthma is characterised by difficulty in breathing, a sense of tightness, constriction around the chest, and a wheezing noise as the breath is expelled.

 Symptoms:

• The small bronchial tubes which connect with the lungs are constricted due to swelling or accumulation of viscid phlegm in the main bronchi, hence the difficulty in inspiration and expiration. 
• The attack of asthma may come without warning because of the hypersensitivity of the patient to certain substances like pollen, dust, emanations from certain animals like dogs and cats, certain foods to which the person is allergic and, of course, certain bacteria The attack of asthma comes on in the early morning when the patient suddenly wakes up with a feeling of apprehension and alarm. 
• He sits up as the breathes! suddenly becomes impossible in a recumbent position. He may rush to open the window as it becomes impossible to breathe in a closed room. The attack may last for a few hours or a few days before it subsides and, in the early stages of the disease, it leaves the patient normal. It is only when it becomes chronic that he acquires a typical asthmatic look-a pale, van face and an emaciated body.
• Asthma and bronchial asthma are similar diseases and the remedies are, therefore, common. Drugs administered for chronic cough and whooping cough may also provide some relief in cases of asthma. Bronchial asthma is known as Tomaka Shvasa in Ayurveda and is supposed to originate from afflictions of the stomach and the gastrointestinal tract. That is why in the preliminary stage of the disease or just before its onset, the patient complains of indigestion, constipation or diarrhea.

Remedies: Standard preparations for the complaint in Ayurveda are: Chyavanaprasha and Agastya Rasayana. The main ingredient of the former medicine is the lowly Amala, the richest source of Vitamin C in nature. A peculiarity of this fruit is that its Vitamin content is not lost by exposure to heat as is the case with other drugs and fruits. 

The latter preparation is indicated in cases of asthma where the patient is constipated in the particularly emaciated sufferers, Chyavanaprasha is the better remedy. Both the drugs can be taken in teaspoonful doses thrice a day, preferably before food is ingested. They are slow-acting remedies but are surer in their efficacy. In chronic cases, their effect is evident from the increasing gap between successive attacks.

Along with the remedies mentioned above, Sitopaladi Churna should be taken thrice or four times a day in one teaspoonful dose with honey. Since the drug is likely to cause irritation of the throat, it is better mixed with honey and taken as a linctus. Medicines containing minerals that are recommended in cases of asthma and bronchial asthma are SwashaKasa-Chintamani Rasa, Suvarna-Pushpasuga Rasa, and Kanakasava.

         The following prescriptions are of particular value:

1. Vasa Churna 2gm  To be taken thrice daily with honey

• Shukti Bhasma 12
• Trikuti Churna 1gm

Old Gur 10gm

          Mustard Oil (Acharya Chakrapani 10 gm. has recommended this for poor patients. It should not be taken in hot weather.)

Bhurangi 2gm

• Nagara   2gm. (should be ground into a paste with water and taken twice daily with warm water.)

• The patient should be advised to avoid curd, buttermilk, banana, guava, and fried foods. Light food should be taken at night and all sour substances should be banned. Smoking is contraindicated and the consumption of liquor, if the patient is addicted to it, should be reduced to the minimum. Hard exercise and exposure to cold and dampness should be avoided.

• Don’t smoke. Stay away from all kinds of smoke.

• Relieve body aches by taking aspirin or acetaminophen.

•  herbal teas or lemon water with 1-2 tablespoons of honey around things that irritate your airway (nose, throat, and lungs). Irritants can include dust, mold, pet dander, air pollution, smoke, and cleaners. If you catch a cold, get plenty of rest.

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