Abstract

A REVIEW ON: HOLISTIC APPROACH FOR MANAGEMENT OF ASTHMA

Sachin Gholve*, Sachin Nadarge, Ganesh Todkar, Omprakash Bhusnure, Sanjay Thonte

Abstract

Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by episodes of acute branchocontriction causing shortness of breath, cough, chest tightness, wheezing and rapid respirations, which is influenced by multiple genetic developmental and environmental factor, that affect over 300 million people around the world and one in four urban children. Alternative approaches to asthma management include different systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Naturopathy. A holistic approach helps the body to come into balance naturally and can be used as a long term therapy with minimal side effects. The holistic approach includes different systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Herbal drugs, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Siddha, Unani and other therapies. Holistic treatment can be an effective solution for treating asthma Substantial scientific evidence is not available on these therapies and further trials need to be conducted to prove their efficacy and encourage the patients to use this approach in the management of asthma.

Keywords: Asthma, Holistic approach, Ayurveda, Herbal drugs, Homeopathy, Naturopathy.