Body Plethysmography: Can Ayurveda Help Improve Lung Function Naturally? - #16300

For the past few months, I’ve been struggling with shortness of breath, tightness in my chest, and occasional wheezing. Some days it’s mild, but other days, even walking up the stairs makes me feel out of breath. My doctor suspected an underlying lung issue and recommended a body plethysmography test to measure how well my lungs are functioning. I had never heard of body plethysmography before, so I looked it up. From what I understand, it’s a test that measures lung volume and airway resistance to diagnose conditions like asthma, COPD, or restrictive lung diseases. The results showed that my lung capacity is slightly below normal, but my doctor said it’s not severe enough to need medication yet. They suggested lifestyle changes and monitoring my symptoms. I want to take a more natural approach to improve my breathing and lung health before things get worse. Can Ayurveda help increase lung capacity and prevent respiratory issues from progressing? I read that herbs like Vasaka, Yashtimadhu, and Tulsi are beneficial for lung health—do these actually work? Also, are there any Ayurvedic breathing techniques or therapies that can strengthen my lungs over time? Another thing I’ve noticed is that my symptoms get worse in the morning and during seasonal changes. Could this be related to an imbalance in my Doshas? Ayurveda talks about excess Kapha causing mucus buildup—does that mean I need to follow a specific diet to reduce congestion? I also have acidity issues sometimes—could that be making my breathing worse? If anyone here has done body plethysmography and improved their lung function with Ayurveda, what worked best for you? How long did it take to notice a difference? I’d love to hear real experiences before deciding on my next steps.