Persistent breathlessness following sneezing, especially when intertwined with a common cold, needs comprehensive attention. While it could be a response to nasal congestion or mucus build-up, more serious underlying conditions, such as infections or respiratory issues, should not be dismissed. It’s crucial to see a healthcare professional to rule out any significant respiratory condition first.
In Ayurveda, this might be connected to an imbalance of the Vata and Kapha doshas which can disrupt the respiratory system. First, consider dietary and lifestyle interventions that help balance these doshas. Consume warm, light meals that are easy to digest to prevent kapha accumulation. Favor spices like ginger, black pepper, and turmeric which act as warming agents and help in clearing congestion.
Nasal congestion can also be reduced using Nasya, an Ayurvedic practice involving the application of warm, medicated oil in the nostrils. Try applying a few drops (2-3) of Anu taila once daily in each nostril, ideally after a steam inhalation session. Steam inhalation can be enhanced with a few drops of eucalyptus or peppermint essential oils, aiding in opening up airway passages and easing breathing.
Ensure you are adequately hydrated, drinking warm herbal teas, especially adrak (ginger) and tulsi (holy basil), which can also help in decongesting nasal passages. Avoid cold food and drinks, dairy products, and grains like wheat, which might increase mucus production.
Practicing Pranayama, especially Anulom Vilom, can assist in regulating breath and maintaining vital energy flow. Incorporate regular pranayama sessions lasting about 10 minutes daily for sustained benefit.
Importantly, if breathlessness intensifies or doesn’t improve, please contact a healthcare provider promptly as it is essential to prioritize any acute respiratory symptoms immediately.
Feeling breathlessness after sneezing, especially when you have a cold, could be troubling though it’s important to consider several angles. In the context of Ayurveda, this might point to an imbalance in the kapha and vata doshas, particularly during a cold, as it impacts the respiratory system. However, if this has been going on for a couple of months, it is essential to explore deeper causes too. Let’s shape a plan based on ayurvedic principles.
Firstly, managing the cold and mucus is crucial. You can try steam inhalation with a few drops of eucalyptus or peppermint oil. This helps to clear nasal passages. Do this for 5-10 minutes, twice daily. Incorporating warm herbal teas, such as ginger tea or tulsi-basil tea, throughout the day can also help to balance kapha due to their heating and clearing properties.
Secondly, look into your diet, shifting towards warm, cooked foods instead of cold or raw items. Soups infused with turmeric and black pepper can support digestion and reduce mucus.
Pranayama, specifically Bhramari or Anulom Vilom, can enhance lung capacity and ease breathlessness. Practice in a calm environment on an empty stomach, preferably in the morning.
However, given this has been persistent for months, and particularly serious during a cold, it’s wise to consult a healthcare professional to rule out conditions like asthma or any underlying respiratory issues. The key is safety and not overlooking potential serious issues needing immediate medical attention. Meanwhile, following these ayurveda tips can complement other treatments and promote respiratory health.
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HELLO PRIYABRATA MAHANTA,
You have been having breathlessness after sneezing especially during episodes of common cold, and it’s been persisting for 2-3 months. while sneezing is common during a cold, feeling short od breath afterward is not normal and indicates a deeper sensitivity or weakness in your respiratory system.
This could be due to
ALLERGIC RHINITIS= sneezing triggered by allergens (dust. pollen) which also inflames airways
POST NASAL DRIP= muscus drips into the throat, irritating it and causing difficulty in breathing
ASTHAMATIC TENDENCY= mild asthma or bronchial hyper responsiveness(lung are reactive)
SINUS-RELATED BREATHING ISSUES= swollen sinuses and blocked nasal passages affecting airflow
UPPER AIRWAY INFLAMMATION- common cold viruses make the airways narrow temporarily
In Ayurveda , this issue is primarily a vata-kapha imbalance in the pranavaha srotas(respiratory channels)
-KAPHA= cough, sneezing, mucus, heaviness
-VATA= breathlessness, dryness, sudden snezing
When kapha blocks the respiratory tract with phlegm/mucus and vata becomes aggravated it causes sneezing followed by breathing difficulty due to disturbed flow of prana(life force)
TREATMENT GOALS -clear respiratory channels(remove mucus,reduce inflammation) -stabilize vata and kapha doshas -strengthen lung function and boost immunity -prevent recurrence and allergic sensitivity
INTERNALLY START WITH
1) SHITOPALADI CHURNA + TALISADI CHURNA= 1/2 tsp each + honey twice daily after meals for 6 weeks =clears, mucus, stops sneezing, strengthens lungs
2) YASHTIMADHU CHURNA= 1/4 tsp with warm water in morning and night for 3 weeks =soothes airways, heals inflammation
3) VASAVALEHA = 1 tsp in morning for 3 months =strengthen lungs and immune system
4) TRIKATU CHURNA= 1/4 tsp with honey 15 mins before lunch and dinner =clears excess kapha, enhances digestion
5) HARIDRA KHANDA= 1 tsp with warm milk at night =acts like natural antihistamines, reduces sensitivity
BRAND MEDICINES= dabur, baidyanath, vaidyaratnam, Arya Vaidya sala, etC
EXTERNAL TREATMENT
1) NASYA THERAPY = with Anu taila , instill 2 drops in each nostril in morning empty stomach =clears sinuses, prevents mucus buildup and sneezing
2) STEAM INHALATION -use tulsi leaves, ajwain or eucalyptus oil in boiling water -inhlae 5-10 min, twice daily =liquifies mucus, opens airways
3) CHEST AND BACK MASSAGE -use warm dhanwantaram taila -light massage on chest and back followed by warm towel compress =Balances Vata, relieves tightness in chest
HOME REMEDIES
1) TULSI GINGER TEA -boil tulsi, ginger, black pepper and a pinch of turmeric in water =sip warm 2-3 times daily
2) HONEY AND CINNAMON -mix 1 tsp honey with a pinch of cinnamon =take at night to ease cough and inflammation
3) AJWAIN SMOKE INHALATION -sry roast ajwain, warp in cloth inhale =clears nasal congestion
4) WARM MUSTARD OIL + CAMPHOR CHEST RUB =mild chest rub during cold can relieve tightness
DIETARY CHANGES
AVOID -cold food and drinks -curd, ice creams, banana, cheese -fried or heavy meals -sour or fermented foods -pickles, vinegar etc
INCLUDE -warm soups- moong dal, rice water -garlic, ginger, tulsi, turmeric -old rice, barley, green gram -warm water with lemon and honey -ghee nourishes lungs and vata
YOGA AND PRANAYAM daily light yoga helps open lungs and balance doshas
-Bhujangasana= opens Chest and lungs -Matsyasana= expands breathing muscles -Setubandhasana= improves lung function
PRANAYAM -anulom vilom= balances breath, calms nervous system -Bhramari= reduces throat inflammation, calms mind -Ujjayi= strengthen lungs
Avoid kapalbhati during cold or sneezing bouts
If breathlessness still continues, by 2 months of above treatment, it’s important to rule out medical issues with -chest X-ray -spirometry=to check for asthma or airway obstruction -allergy testing- to identify triggers like dust , pollen etc -CBC, ESR= to check for infection or inflammation
Your condition is not dangerous, but it’s a signal from your body that your respiratory system is sensitive and needs care
Ayurveda offers. a gentle and effective long term plan to -treat the root cause= kapha/vata imbalance -strengthen lungs and immunity -prevent frequent colds or sneezing related breathlessness
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Take yastimadhu churan 1/2tsp+ sitopaladi churan 1/2tsp mix with honey take twice daily will help control sneezing and common cold, Chyavanprash 2tsp in the morning before breakfast with milk, will improve your immunity and also will strengthen your respiratory system. Giloy ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Take steam inhalation twice daily Nasya with Anu tel 2drops in both nostril once daily. Avoid fried foods, citrus fruits, cold drink. Follow up after 1 month Take
1) Tab Naradiya lakshmivilas rasa - 1 tab 3 times with tulsi swarasa and honey
2) Sudarshan churna 3 gm+ godanti bhasma+ 250 mg + haridra khand 3 gm with warm water 3 times a day
3) syrup pushkaramrita 3 tsf after food 3 times a day with water
Start on Sithophaladi churna- 1/4 th tsp with honey twice daily Sanjeevini vati Laxmi Vikas’s rasa- 1 tab each twice daily after food with boiled and cooled turmeric milk Once get Ct chest/HRCT CHEST ECG 2 D echo CBC If breathlessness persists
