Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF RESPIRATORY DISORDERS IN CHILDREN

Semwal Aarti*, Pandey Reena and Seepal Shalinee

Abstract

Respiratory infections are the most frequently occuring illness in childhood. It is a leading cause of mortality in children below five years of age. A Preschool aged child has 6 -10 episodes and 10-15% of school aged child have at least 12 episodes per year. Due to specific anatomical and physiological peculiarities, immunological consideration and immature response, children become more susceptible to respiratory infections. In India about 26% cases of RTI were reported with an incidence rate of 2,173 case per lakh population. Early treatment is necessary because it may hamper the optimum growth and development of child. Ayurveda pathy gives a safe and effective formulation with fewer side effects. Pushkarmuladi churna mentioned in BHAISHJYA RATNAWALI under Bal Rogadhikar. It contain Pushkarmul, Ativisha, Karkatshringi, Pippli and Dhanvyas, which acts on Respiratory System by their Ushan, Laghu guna.

Keywords: Respiratory disorders, Children mortality, Ayurveda pathy, Pushkarmuladi churna.