Abstract

UNDERSTANDING BRONCHIAL ASTHMA IN TERMS OF AYURVEDA

Sushma Sharma* and Kusum Mahajan

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Abstract

Respiratory diseases contribute significantly to global morbidity and mortality, with asthma being a prevalent chronic non-communicable condition affecting a vast population worldwide. Ayurveda, an ancient Indian medical system, categorizes respiratory ailments into distinct types, including Tamaka Shwasa, characterized as an independent disease entity with its unique etiology, pathophysiology, and management strategies. Comparable to bronchial asthma, Tamaka Shwasa perturbs the Pranavah Srotasa (Respiratory system), particularly involving vitiation of Prana Vayu and resulting in symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, wheezing, and chest tightness. This review aims to elucidate bronchial asthma from an Ayurvedic perspective, exploring its causative factors, pathogenesis, and treatment modalities.

Keywords: Bronchial asthma, Tamaka Shwasa, yoga modalities.