Dear Anand I suggest that first n foremost thing you to quit smoking, I know it’s bit difficult but atleast try asap … 2 nd is practice pranayama / spirometer which will help you in expanding your lungs Start on Shwashari kwath+ Mulethi kwath - 100 gms each mixed together and take 1 teaspoon in 400 ML water boil until it remains hundred ML filter and drink twice daily on empty stomach and one hour before dinner Sithophaladi churna + talisadi churna -2 teaspoon each with honey twice daily can be taken Drink warm water throughout the day Drink warm, turmeric, milk daily Anu taila -one drop each nostril once daily
HELLO ANAND,
YOU MENTIONED -chronic wheezing and allergy -PFT shows COPD-Asthma overlap -Frequent respiratory infections -Smoking habit -Cold air triggers symptoms
WHAT IS COPD-ASTHMA OVERLAP?
1) ASTHMA=airways become inflamed and narrow temporarily due to allergies, dust or cold-causing wheezing, chest tightness, breathlessness
2) COPD= long term damage to airways due to smoking or pollution, causes permanent narrowing and mucus buildup
When both happen together it’s called Asthma-COPD overlap you may experience -constant cough, especially morning or night -phlegm that’s sticky or thick -wheezing sounds while breathing -shortness of breath on mild exertion -frequent cold and respiratory infections
Ayurveda calls this condition " Tamaka shwasa" (asthmatic breathing disorder) with kapha-vata imbalance and associated “Allergic pratisyaya” (nasal allergy)
WHAT HAPPENS IN BODY -Kapha dosha increase from habits like smoking, cold food, late nights, and weak digestion -vata dosha becomes aggravated due to cold exposure, anxiety, or irregular lifestyle -these two block the airways causing= mucus accumulation, airflow obstruction, breathlessness and wheezing
TREATMENT GOALS -reduce airway inflamamtion and mucus -stregthen lung function -prevent recurrent infections -reduce allergic sensitiivty -enhance overall immunity and digestion -gradually reduce dependency in inhalers under guidance
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) SHODHANA (Cleansing therapies) Performed only under Ayurvedic physician supervision
A) VAMANA (Therapeutic emesis) purpose= expels excess kapha from lungs and stomach, clears airways Indications= chronic cough, thick sputum, heaviness in chest -Duration= 7-10 says include pre and post therapy care
B) VIRECHANA Purpose= clears pitta ad toxins from liver and intestines, reduces inflamation and allergy Duration= 3-5 days aftercare= light diet for 3 days to regain strength
C) NASYA Purpose= removes allergens, mucus and strengthens nasal passages Dose= 2 drops of anu taila in each nostril daily in morning Duration= 36 months
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) SHITOPALADI + TALISADI CHURNA= 1 tsp with honey twice daily after meals for 3 months = anti tussle, expectorant
2) VASAVALEHA= 1 tsp twice daily after meals =relieves breathlessness, reduces mucus
3) TRIKATU CHURNA= 1/2 tsp before meals with warm water = improves digestion, clears kapha
4) HARIDRA KHANDA= 1 tsp twice daily for 3 months with warm milk =antiallergic, antihistaminic
5) PIPPALI RASAYANA=2 gm daily with milk once In morning =regenerate lung tissue, enahnces immunity
6) DASHMOOLA KASHAYA= 20 ml twice daily before meals with warm water =anti inflamamtory, bronchodilator
EXTERNAL TREATMENTS
1) STEAM INHALATION= add tulsi, ajwain or eucalyptus oil- clears mucus
2) CHEST FOMENTATION= with dashmoola decoction- relieves tightness
3) OIL MASSAGE= with ksheerbala taila- balance vata and promotes relaxation
REJUVENATION PHASE Once all symptoms are under control then start this -CHYAWANPRASHA= 1 tsp daily morning- improves immunity and lung tone
-AGASTYA HARITAKI RASAYANA= 1 tsp daily- classical formulation for asthma/copd
DURATION= 3-6 months for stable improvement
LIFESTYLE -wake up early for fresh air breathing -drink a glass of warm water with 1 tsp honey and few drops of lemon -avoid exposure to cold wind, strong perfumes, and dust -keep surroundings dust free, use air purifier if possible -sleep 7-8 hrs, avoid daytime sleep -avoid smoking/alcohol completely
YOGA AND PRANAYAM Improve lung capacity , oxygenation, and calms mind
YOGA ASANAS -bhujangasana= expands chest, clears congestion -ardha matsyendrasana= enhances lung circulation -setu bandhasana= strengthens respiratory muscles -shasavasana= relieves anxiety and improves breathing pattern
PRANAYAM -anulom vilom= balaces airflow, reduces allergy -bhastrika= clears mucus, improves oxygen intake -bhramari= relaxes bronchial muscles
DIET -warm water throughout the day -light, easily digestible meals -soups made with pepper, ginger, garlic -fruits= pomegranate, apple, amla -vegetables= bottle gourd, ridge gourd, carrots -spices= cumin, ajwain, turmeric, black pepper, tulsi
AVOID -cold drinks, ice cream, yogurt, cheese -fried, oily, or heavy foods -excess wheat or rice if digestible is weak -dust exposure, cold baths, or sleeping in AC airflow
HOME REMEDIES
1) TULSI-HONEY-GINGER MIX -crushed tulsi leaves + giger juice + honey = 1 tsp each take twice daily
2) STEAM INHALATION -boil water with ajwain seeds or eucalyptus oil-inhale for 5 min
3) TURMERIC MILK -1/2 tsp turmeric + pinch black pepper in warm milk at bedtime
4) AJWAIN SALT FOMENTATION -dry roast ajwain + rock salt , wrap in cloth and place on chest for 5 min to relieve congestion
5) GARLIC CLOVES= 2 boiled in milk -helps in clearing phlegm and improves lung function
Your condition is manageable but needs discipline long term care
THE KEY TO SUCCESS LIES IN -stopping smoking completely -regular ayurvedic therapy -consistent diet and lifestyle control -patience and gradual improvement= 3-6 months for significant results
With integrated ayurvedic- modern management, lung function can improve, allergic episodes will reduce, and overall vitality will return
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Start with - 1 Sitopaladi Churna: 2 gm + 1 tsp honey 3x daily. Talisadi Churna: 2 gm + honey after meals 2x daily. 2 Kanakasava: 15 ml + 15 ml warm water after lunch & dinner. 3 Haridrakhanda: 5 gm at night with warm milk. 4 Bharangyadi Kashayam: 15 ml + 15 ml water morning empty stomach.
External Applications Pratimarsha Nasya: 2 drops Anu Tailam each nostril morning. Chest Pack: Rasna + Eranda Taila warm it and apply followed by hot fomentation 15 min nightly.
Diet Give only: Warm soups (moong + ginger). Turmeric milk nightly. Pomegranate, tulsi tea. Avoid completely: Cold drinks, curd, banana. Smoking (quit Day 1). Dust, cold air.
Lifestyle Steam inhalation with eucalyptus 10 min daily. Kapalbhati + Bhastrika 5 min morning. Sleep 10 PM – 6 AM.
Repeat PFT & symptoms: After 90 days. Quit smoking log: Daily.
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
