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How to fix long term cough related issues? - #14560
Naman Chaudhary
I have so much cough and I have tried Ayurveda and English medicines, it has been years and I can't fix it. Give me some solution. I have a very long medical history. Since my birth I have issues related to cough. I have tried everything I could. Please tell me some solution regarding this.
Age: 17
Chronic illnesses: Cough
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I’m sorry to hear you’ve been struggling with chronic cough for such a long time. In Ayurveda, a persistent cough can be related to an imbalance in the "Kapha" dosha, which governs the mucous and respiratory functions. Since you've tried various treatments, it might help to look at a holistic approach. A tailored Ayurvedic remedy could include specific herbs like Tulsi (Holy Basil), Ginger, Licorice (Yashtimadhu), and Pippali (Long Pepper) to soothe the throat and clear excess mucus. Also, balancing your diet to avoid cold, heavy foods and including warm, easily digestible meals can help. You may want to explore Panchakarma treatments with an experienced practitioner, as detoxifying the body could be beneficial. Additionally, it’s important to consider environmental factors such as allergies or pollutants that might trigger the cough. A thorough examination of your history with a skilled Ayurvedic doctor could uncover the underlying causes, and long-term management could include a combination of herbal treatments, diet adjustments, and lifestyle changes.
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For long-term cough, especially with a lifelong history, consider these steps:
Get a Comprehensive Diagnosis: Ensure conditions like asthma, allergies, sinusitis, GERD, or chronic bronchitis are properly ruled out.
Pulmonary Function Test: Check lung capacity to assess asthma or COPD.
Immunity Boost: Take chyawanprash or giloy (Ayurvedic herbs) to strengthen the respiratory system.
Steam Inhalation: Daily steam can help clear mucus and soothe airways.
Allergen Control: Avoid dust, smoke, or cold air exposure.
Diet: Warm turmeric milk or honey-ginger tea can naturally reduce cough.
Specialist Consultation: Consult a pulmonologist if standard treatments haven’t worked.
Persistent coughs need holistic treatment with modern and traditional approaches.
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Wow, struggling with a persistent cough for years must be really tough. I get it, you’re probably tired and frustrated at this point, but Ayurveda's holistic approach might still offer some hope. Let's dive into some ideas.
Firstly, Ayurveda often sees long-term cough as a sign of a Kapha-Vata imbalance. We wanna focus on balancing these doshas. Do you feel more congested in damp, cold weather, or is your cough dry and aggravated by wind or cold? Depending on what you're experiencing, the next steps might vary.
For a Kapha-related cough, think about using warming spices in your routine. Consider making a tea with ginger, black pepper, and turmeric. Maybe add a bit of honey—though never with hot things, as heated honey is a no-no in Ayurveda. Drink this twice a day. Now, if you feel stuffiness, steam inhalation with eucalyptus oil could be useful too.
For a Vata cough, often dry and hacking, try consuming warm, moist foods. Soups, stews or khichadi (a kind of rice-lentil dish). Don’t let yourself get cold, stay covered and warm. Using sesame oil for self-massage could relax and soothe.
Breathing exercises could also bring major relief to your respiratory system. Daily pranayama or basic breathing exercises can improve prana flow and lung capacity. Bhastrika and Anulom Vilom are great for this.
Make sure to also look at your digestion. Poor digestion can lead to accumulation of toxins—ama—which aggravates both Kapha and Vata. Drink warm water through the day, avoid heavy, processed food, and eat according to your digestive fire (agni’s) strength.
Listen, if your cough worsens or there's pain, wheezing or anything worrying, consult with a healthcare professional pronto. This isn't a substitute for regular medical advice, okay? Still, integrating these steps could ease discomfort and help in the long term. Let’s see how it goes, I’m hopeful!
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