Ayurvedic approach of treatment of Recurrent/ Chronic cough in children with special reference to Pancha vidha Kasa

Dr. Megha shilpi; Dr. Shrinidhi Kumar K; Dr. Devendra Kuamar

Volume : X, Issue : VII, July - 2020

Ayurvedic approach of treatment of Recurrent/ Chronic cough in children with special reference to Pancha vidha Kasa

Dr. Megha Shilpi, Dr. Shrinidhi Kumar K, Dr. Devendra Kuamar

Abstract :

Chronic and as well as recurrent respiratory disorders are major concern in childhood pediatric practice as we commonly come across such cases in day today pediatric practice. Recurrent respiratory infections are attributed to immaturity of the immune system, functional, structural limitations, dependency on others, unawareness of hygienic importance and nutritional issues related to weaning etc. Excess intake of sweetish substances, growth potential and school environment also contribute for the same. Mean time the congenital abnormalities of the respiratory and cardio vascular system; also significantly contribute the recurrent respiratory tract infections. Ayurveda explains the stage of Bala or the childhood as stage of immaturity in structural, functional, emotional, and linguistic and behavior and sexual facets with predominance of the Kapha Dosha. Certain of the Respiratory problems in children are also aggravated by the habit of withholding the natural urges or Vatanulomana as maximum protective reflexes in the upper part of the body pertaining to respiratory system and helps to prevent the portal of entry for maximum infections. Protective reflexes like sneezing, coughing, Hiccough, Shrama shwasa, Yawning , Lacrimation etc are in true sense keep away the respiratory tract infections . Classics of Ayurveda explain the treatment Kasa in detail and by keeping classical explanation narrated in Kasa chikitsa of different Samhita as base, a treatment protocol has been prepared, so that uniform methodology of management can be followed. Although the drugs mentioned may be differ in terms of place, physician and condition, the same treatment principles can be adopted in practice. Certain treatment principles like Vatanulomana treatment, Antitussive , expectorant drugs , Mucolytics , luicating drugs , immune enhancing drugs etc should be employed in treatment as per the need in Vataja , Pittaja , and Kaphaja , kshataja and Kshayaja Kasa.