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ROLE OF VIDDHAKARMA IN THE TREATMENT OF VATAJ PRATISHYAY W.S.R ALLERGIC RHINITIS: A CASE STUDY

Dr. Rakshanda S. Akre*, Dr. Ankita Tripathi and Dr. Govind D. Tundalwar

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Abstract

Introduction: Vataja Pratishyaya is described by Acharya Shushruta and Vagbhatta very briefly. It can be correlated with Allergic rhinitis. It’s one of the prime diseases of respiratory system found in all age groups irrespective of sex. Among all the causes of mucosal inflammation, allergic rhinitis (AR) stands out as the most prevalent, affecting approximately 1 in every 6 people. This article describes a 49-year-old female patient who had three Viddha sessions over the course of a week on alternate days for his Hypertrophied turbinates and Allergic Rhinitis. The Snot-22 questionnaire and lab investigations showed improvement. The functional outcome was achieved in the patient along with Ayurvedic medicines. Viddha karma, along with Ayurvedic medicines is highly effective in treating symptoms. The case was managed efficatively by viddhakarma. Aim: To Study the Role of Viddhakarma in the Management of Allergic Rhinitis (Vataj Pratishyay). Objectives: To Study the role of Viddhakarma to reducing the sign and symptom of Vataj Pratishyay with special reference to Allergic Rhinitis. Methodology 1. Nidanparivarjana 2. Ahara -Vihara 3. Viddhakarma procedure. Result: The procedure of Viddhakarma to reduce the sign and symptom of Allergic Rhinitis (Vataj Pratishyay). Conclucion: Ayurvedic procedure like Viddhakarma can help in Allergic Rhinitis (Vataj Pratishyay).

Keywords: Rhinitis Allergies, Vataj Pratishyaya, Viddha Karma.