HELLO PRADEEP,
You’ve been suffering from -Blocked and runny nose -heavy head-feeling like pressure in the forehead or sinuses -breathing difficulty - sneezing, coughing, watery eyes - feeling tired and dull - needing Monticope every day-otherwise, your symptoms come back fast
This is not just a cold, It’s a chronic allergy condition, likely allergic rhinitis or sinusitis from an ayurvedic point of view.
Ayurveda explains this kind of illness through dosha imbalance (vata, pitta, kapha) and Ama(toxins)
In your case
1) WEAK DIGESTION-> FORMATION OF AMA(TOXINS) -when digestion (agni) is weak, your body can’t digest food properly. -this creates sticky, toxic waste called “AMA” -Ama clogs your body’s channels and lowers your immunity (Ojas)
2) KAPHA + VATA IMBALANCE= breathing and cold issues -kapha is responsible for mucus, fluids, and structures - when kapha increases, it causes excess mucus, heaviness in head, blocked nose, sneezing, and cough. - Vata, which controls air and movement, becomes disturbed due to irregular eating, sleeping, and medicine use -vata then pushes kapha into wrong places- like your sinuses, lungs, and chest
THIS IS WHY YOU FEEL -air is stuck or moving weirdly in your chest/stomach -your head feels full or blocked - you get instant relief when you eat warm food- because digestion slightly improves
3) CHEMICAL MEDICINES ONLY SUPPRESS- NOT CURE -Monticope blocks the allergic reaction temporarily -but it doesn’t fix the root problem - over time, your body becomes dependent on the medicine, and the internal weakness increases
TREATMENT GOAL -balance vata and kapha doshas - remove toxins(ama) - boost agni(digestive power) - improve immunity - reduce dependence on chemical medicines -prevent recurrence
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) SHITOPALADI CHURNA+ GODANTI BHASMA + YASHTIMADHU CHURNA= 1 tsp twice daily with honey in morning and night for 3-6 months =for cough, cold, head heaviness
2) TRIBHUVAN KIRTI RAS= 125 mg twice daily after meals for 1 month =anti-viral, antipyretic, relieves congestion
3) HARIDRA KHANDA= 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk in morning and night for 3months =anti allergic, immunity booster
4) TALISADI CHURNA= 1 tsp with honey twice daily for 3 months =respiratory support
5) CHYAWANPRASHA(zandu brand)= 1 tsp daily in morning empty stomach for 6 months or more = rejuvenator, strengthens lungs and immunity
NASYA= 3 drops of ANU TAILA in each nostril daily in morning empty stomach =clears sinuses
IF AVAILABLE THIS TREATMENT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENEDED TO ELIMINATE THE ROOT CAUSE -VAMANA= for Kapha dosha(therapeutic vomiting)
EXTERNAL THERAPY
STEAM INHALATION with tulsi, eucalyptus, ajwain
WARM OIL MASSAGE on chest and back with KARPURADI TAILA
DIET TO BE FOLLOWED= pacify vata and kapha and avoid toxin formation
INCLUDE -warm, light, freshly prepared meals -moong dal, steamed vegetables, rice, ghee -spices=turmeric, ginger, cumin, black pepper, ajwain - herbal teas= tulsi, ginger, cinnamom -honey(never heated) -soups and warm water -goat milk or warm turmeric milk at night
AVOID -cold,refrigerated, or leftover food - curd, yogurt, cheese - milk + salt combination -oily, deep fried food - sugary or processed items - banana, especially at night - heavy legumes -rajma, chole etc
DAILY ROUTINE -wake up early by 7am -nasya with Anu taila -warm water with lemon and honey - gentle stretching or yoga -avoid cold exposure or sudden temperature shifts
YOGA ASANA -bhujngasana -matsyasana -dhanurasana -Setu Bandhasana -suryanamaskar=5-6 rounds
PRANAYAM(highly effective) -Anulom-vilom= Balances Vata and kapha -Bhramari= relaxes mind, soothes sinuses -Kapalbhati= clears sinuses
HOME REMEDIES
1) TURMERIC MILK warm milk + 1/2 tsp turmeric + pinch black pepper before bed
2) GINGER TULSI TEA boil ginger , tulsi, cinnamon and sip throughout the day
3) AJWAIN POTLI STEAM dry roast ajwain, tie in cloth, inhale steam or place near pillow at night
4) HONEY AND CINNAMON 1/2 tsp honey + pinch cinnamon in morning
-This condition is manageable and reversible in Ayurveda with consistent treatment and lifestyle adjustments -It may take 3 to 6 months to reduce dependence on Antihistamines -keep regular follow ups -once body is detoxified and strengthened you’ll notice -less frequency and severity of symptoms -more energy - better sleep - no medicine dependency
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
HELLO PRADEEP,
BASED ON YOUR SYMPTOMS -heavy head, running nose, sneezing, cold, chest discomfort - symptoms relieved after food - long term use of Monticope -dependence on the medicine= if missed, symptoms return strongly -air sensation in the chest- stomach area likely udana vata disturbance
AYURVEDIC INTERPRETATION
DOSHA INVOLVED= kapha(mucus, heaviness) + Vata (air movement, dryness, sensitivity) imbalance
AMA PRESENCE= yes- indicated by chronicity, heaviness, blockages, relief after food
SROTAS AFFECTED= pranavaha srotas(respiratory), Annavaha srotas(GI tract )
VITIATED SUB-DOSHAS= udana vata, avalambaka kapha, prana vata
CONDITION=likely vata-kaphaja Pratishyaya(chronic allergic rhinitis) with kaphaja kasa(productive cough) and Ama janya disorder
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
PHASE 1= SYMPTOMS CONTROL FOR 1-4 WEEKS
1) SHITOPALADI CHURNA + HONEY= 1 tsp each twice daily after meals =natural antihistamines, mucolytic
2) TALISADI CHURNA + WARM WATER= 1 tsp twice daily after meals =relieves cough, improves lung function
3) HARIDRAKHANDA= 1 tsp with warm water twice daily after meals =powerful anti allergic and immune booster
4) AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water =detox and toxin digestion
PHASE 2= STRENGTHENING FOR 4-12 WEEKS
1) CHYAWANPRASHA= 1 tsp empty stomach in early morning =rejuvination, respiratory immunity
2) ASHWAGANDHA + YASHTIMADHU = 1/2 tsp each with warm milk at night =strengthens respiratory tract Balances Vata
3) TRIKATU CHURNA= 1/2 tsp before meals twice daily with honey =stimulates digestion, removes kapha and burns ama
4) SEPTILIN TAB= 1 tab twice daily after meals for immune support (himalaya brand)
EXTERNAL THERAPIES
NASYA= ANU TAILA -2-3 drops per nostril morning after bath =lie down, put drops, sniff, lie for 5 mins Clears Kapha, strengthens nasal mucosa, prevents recurrence
STEAM INHALATION(2-3 times/week) -use ajwain or tulsi leaves in boiling water -inhale deeply for 10 minutes -clears nasal passages and lungs
JALA NETI(nasal irrigation) -use saline water in neti pot =removes allergens, dust and kapha blockages
DIET AND LIFESTYLE PLAN
AVOID
COLD AND HEAVY= ice creams, yogurt/curd, banana, cold milk
KAPHA PRODUCING= cheese, panner, oily, fried food, sweets
SOUR/FERMENTED= pickles, vinegar stale food, soda
WHEAT HEAVY= roti in large quantity can aggravate kapha(switch to mixed grains like jowar, bajra)
INCLUDE
LIGHT AND WARM FOODS= khichdi, moong dal, soups , rice
DIGESTIVE SPICES= ginger, black pepper, turmeric, cumin
FRUITS(ONLY SEASONAL AND WARM)= pomegranate, papaya, apple steamed if needed
HERBAL TEAS= ginger tea, tulsi tea, cinnamon-cardamom tea
LIFESTLYE AND YOGIC PRACTICES
DAILY ROUTINE -wake up by 6 am -tongue scraping and warm water every morning -apply Anu taila nasya - do 15-30 mins pranayam -Anulom vilom= 10 mins -Bhramari= 5 mins -Kapalbhati= 3 mins
WEEKLY ROUTINE -steam + neti pot on alternate days -one weekly fast= liquid diet or fruit day to cleanse
GOAL OF TREATMENT
1ST MONTH= reduce symptoms, clears toxins, balance kapha
2ND - 3RD MONTH= strengthen respiratory immunity, reduce Monticope reliance
4TH MONTH ONWARDS= prevent recurrence, fully detox, rejuvination support
THANK YOU
DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA
Avoid chilled, dairy and bakery products. Regular exercise and breathing exercise. Steam inhalation twice a day. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab.Bresol 2-0-2 Tab.Septillin 2-0-2 Nasoclear spray Twice a day
Take yastimadhu churan 1tsp+sitopaladi churan 1tsp twice daily after food with honey Chyavanprash 2tsp once daily in the morning with milk Tribhuvan kirti ras 1-0-1 after food with water Anu tel 2drops in both nostril twice daily Steam inhalation twice daily Avoid cold foods drinks citrus fruits fried foods.
Avoid cold exposure and cold food consumption. Take Tab. Haridra Khanda 2 tablet twice daily. Also you can practice Pratimarsha nasya- Panchendriya vardhan tail nasya ( nasal drops) daily 2 drops at each nostril. Take Chavanprash 1 tsp early in the morning empty stomach.
Avoid cold exposure and cold food consumption. Use mask in crowded places.Avoid staying in AC. Take steam inhalation daily for atleast 10 minutes.
Take Tab. Haridra Khanda 2 tablets twice daily You can also practice Pratimarsha nasya-Panchendriya vardhan tail nasya (nasal drops) 2 drops in each nostril in the morning.
Also take Chavanprash 1 tsp in the morning empty stomach.
hello Pradeep, You’re 33, and being dependent on Monticope (Montelukast + Levocetirizine) for 7 years clearly shows that your body is dealing with a chronic allergic condition most likely allergic rhinitis with underlying gut and immune imbalance. The fact that missing even one dose causes head heaviness, sneezing, nasal congestion, breathlessness, and strange sensations in the chest-stomach area points toward Pranavaha Srotas dushti (disturbed upper respiratory channels) and weak Agni (digestive fire).
In Ayurveda, this is considered a long-standing Kapha-Vata imbalance with unresolved ama (toxins) in the gut and respiratory tract. Your current dependence is like a cycle symptoms are being suppressed, but not eliminated. The strange feeling you mentioned between chest and stomach that settles after food hints at Samana Vata and Udana Vata disconnection meaning the body feels better only when digestion is engaged.
Internal Ayurvedic Medicines (6–8 weeks min): Agastya Haritaki Rasayanam – 1 tsp with warm water twice daily after food Sitopaladi Churna + Godanti Bhasma – 1 tsp + 125 mg with honey twice a day Anu Taila Nasya – 2 drops in each nostril every morning after oil pulling and steaming Trikatu Churna – ¼ tsp with warm water before meals (improves digestion + clears Kapha) Haridra Khanda – 1 tsp at night with milk
Shodhana / External Therapies: Nasya Karma with Anu Taila – under supervision for 7 days (clinic-based) Abhyanga with Bala Taila followed by Nadi Swedana – relaxes chest & throat region Vamana Karma (if suitable after evaluation) – the most effective treatment to break the allergy cycle completely
Diet (Pathya): Drink warm water throughout the day Soak 5 black raisins + 1 dry fig overnight, eat in the morning Include ginger, ajwain, tulsi, black pepper in cooking Eat early dinner and include light soups, moong dal khichdi Cow ghee with meals – 1 tsp is a must
Avoid (Apathya): Curd, cold drinks, fridge food, banana, milkshakes Dust, synthetic perfumes, talcum powders Eating late or sleeping late Long gaps between meals Sitting under fan or AC after head bath
Investigations to Do (if not done recently): Serum IgE Absolute Eosinophil Count CBC Spirometry (to check any early asthma signs) Vitamin D3 Food allergy panel (optional)
This is not incurable, but yes the body has become conditioned to medicine and needs time and support to heal naturally. With consistent Ayurvedic treatment, lifestyle support, and eventual tapering, you can become free from daily medicine dependence.
If you have any doubts, you can contact me. Take care, Dr. Karthika
Sithophaladi churna-1/4 th tsp with honey to be leaked twice daily Haridra khanda-half teaspoon with warm water twice daily after food Laxmivilasa rasa -one tablet twice daily after food with boiled milk with turmeric
Tab Naradiya Lakshmivilas Rasa-1 tab. 3 times a day with tulsi swarasa and honey
Sudharshana Churna-3gm+Godanti Bhasma-250mg+Haridra Khanda-3gm -3 times with warm water
3) Syrup Pushkaramrita-3tsf after food 3 times a day with water
Shavasana.
Diet and Lifestyle
Pathya: light diet, ginger treated water for drinking.
Apathya: Day sleep, cold drinks, oily foods.
Eliminate meat, dairy products, white flour foods, and sugar.
Do not use nasal drops; they aggravate the condition by stopping the drainage and hardening the mucous. Decongestants also increase blood pressure.
Avoid cold, damp living, working, and sleeping quarters.
From the perspective of Ayurveda, long-term reliance on medications like Monticope can suggest an underlying imbalance in your doshas, particularly Kapha and Vata. The symptoms you describe—nasal congestion, cold symptoms, and breathing difficulties—melds with an imbalance in Kapha dosha, often accompanied by Vata disturbance when it comes to dryness and that sensation of air passing between chest and stomach. Your digestion seems influenced too, as eating provides temporary relief.
First, focusing on diet can help balance the dosha involved. Avoid foods that increase Kapha—such as dairy, cold beverages, and fried foods. Favor warm, cooked meals over raw or cold ones. Drinking warm water throughout the day and herbal teas like ginger-tulsi or peppermint can assist.
Next, incorporate routine. Start the day with a warm saline nasal rinse using a neti pot to clear blockages and support your respiratory health. This is typically followed by Nasya, which involves instilling a few drops of Anu taila (a herbal oil) in each nostril to lubricate nasal passages.
Pranayama exercises like Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) are instrumental in managing breathing issues and calming Vata. Practice daily for 5-10 minutes, increase as comfortable. These techniques can help stabilise prana vayu, reducing the sensation of air obstruction you noted.
Regular physical activity or yoga, at least 30 minutes a day, can invigorate the body, balance Kapha, and enhance lung function.
Remember to also maintain regular meals and sufficient rest to support balanced Agni (digestive fire). Including dosha-balancing spices like turmeric, cumin, ginger, and cinnamon in your meals can further assist in keeping Kapha in check.
While these remedies can be beneficial, it’s vital to consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner for personalized guidance, particularly if symptoms persist or worsen. If breathing problems become severe, immediate medical attention is essential.
The persistent nature of your allergy symptoms suggests an imbalance in the doshas, primarily an excess of kapha, and possibly vata as well. To address the root cause, consider the following steps rooted in Siddha-Ayurvedic principles. First, review your diet and daily habits. Try to minimize intake of kapha-provoking foods like dairy, processed sugar, and cold beverages. Instead, favor warm, light, and easily digestible meals. Incorporate spices like ginger and black pepper in your cooking; these are known to balance kapha and improve agni, or digestive fire.
To manage your breathing difficulties and nasal congestion, practice steam inhalation with eucalyptus oil to help clear the nasal passages. Try jal neti (nasal cleansing with saline water) in the morning on an empty stomach; this can help prevent buildup of mucus.
Additionally, guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) and turmeric have anti-allergic properties and may help reduce your reliance on medication over time. You might consider taking a teaspoon of turmeric mixed with warm milk in the morning. Guduchi can be taken as a tablet or decoction as directed.
A regular pranayama (breathing exercise) practice, specifically Anulom Vilom and Bhramari can significantly help balance vata and improve respiratory health. Aim to practice these for about 10 minutes twice daily.
Remember, it’s crucial to not abruptly discontinue your current medication without consulting a healthcare professional. Monitoring your symptoms closely is important. If your condition worsens or doesn’t improve, it’s essential to seek immediate medical attention.
Hi pradeep this is Dr vinayak as considering your problem as you have this problem from long time you need one sitting of NASYA procedure
*RX-PRATISHAYA RIPU CHURNA 1TSP WITH WARM WATER TWICE T.ALLERGIN FORTE 1-0-1 A/F T RASNADI GUGGULU 1-0-1 A/F
