HELLO HITESH,
You are suffering from chronic bronchitis for more than 20 years . In Ayurveda this resembles “Tamaka Shwaas” (a type of respiratory disorder) and “kaphaja rasa” (chronic cough)
WHY IT HAPPENS -your throat and lungs get easily filled with excess kapha (mucus) -your digestion and metabolism may be weak, which causes ama (toxic residue) -seasonal changes, cold food, dust, or infection trigger inflammation -beacuse of age 65 years, immunity is naturally weaker, so repeated episodes come
SYMPTOMS YOU DECRIBED MATCH PERFECTLY -Sore throat -> watering nose-> throat congestion -> cough-> severe coughing bouts
GOALS OF TREATMENT -Stop the acute attack at an early stage before it reaches severe coughing -reduce frequency and severity of yearly episodes -strengthen lungs and immunity long-term -remove kapha+ ama from body and restore balance -treat associated skin itching linked to blood impurities and weak immunity
INTERNAL TREATMENT
1) FOR ACUTE EPISODES (early sore throat, congestion)
-SHITOPALADI CHURNA + TALISADI CHURNA= 1 tsp with honey twice daily after meals =loosens phlegm, reduces cough
-TRIKATU CHURNA= 1/4 tsp with honey before meals =improves digestion, burns ama, clears mucus
2) FOR LONG TERM MAINTENANCE (minimum 3-6 months)
-CHYWANPRASHA= 1 tsp daily with warm milk =builds immunity, nourishes lungs
-VASA AVALEHA= 1 tsp twice daily =very effective in bronchitis , reduces inflammation
-SHWASA KUTHAR RAS= 1 tab twice daily if attacks are frequent
3) FOR ITCHING SKIN (pruritus)
-NEEM CAPSULE= 1 daily =cleanses blood, reduces itching
-ALOE VERA JUICE= 2 tbsp daily on empty stomach =cools system, helps skin
EXTERNAL TREATMENTS
1) STEAM INHALATION= Add ajwain seeds or eucalyptus oil to burning water-> inhale 5-10 min. helps congestion
2) GARGLING= warm water + turmeric + salt, twice daily in sore throat
3) MASSAGE FOR ITCHING SKIN= coconut oil mixed with a pinch of camphor, apply at night
HOME REMEDIES -Chew 4-5 tulsi leaves daily -take turmeric milk at night -mix honey + ginger juice 1 tsp each- twice daily for cough -roast ajwain seeds, tie in cloth, and inhale fumes- helps blocked nose
DIET -favour=warm soups, light khichdi, ginger tea, black pepper, garlic, turmeric, old rice, green gram -AVOID= curd, banana, cold drinks, fried/oily food, heavy sweets, refrigerated food, smoking, exposure to cold wind -drink only warm water
LIFESTYLE -maintain regular daily routine, avoid day sleep -keep chest and throat warm scarf in winter -avoid dust, polluted, smoky areas -gentle oil massage sesame oil once a week to strengthen body
YOGA ASANAS -bhujangasana -ardha matsyendrasana -setu bandhasana =all help open the chest and improve lung capacity
PRANAYAM -anulom vilom= balances energy, clears lungs -bhramari= calms throat and mind -kapalbhati= only very gentle, not forceful, to avoid breathlessness
-Your condition is chronic but manageable -Ayurveda focuses on strengthening immunity, reducing kapha, and preventing recurrence not just temporary relief
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Hello, Please start and take the following for 15 days: 1. Tab septilin 1—1—1 2. Dasamoolakatutrayam kashayam 15ml one hour after breakfast and after dinner by adding 45 ml of boiled cooled water. 3. Dhanvantharam gulika 2 tablets with medicine no.1.
Take for 60 days.
Take care, Kind regards.
No need to worry,
First of all avoid kaphavardhak ahar vihar like excessive sweet, sour,salty food,cold items etc.
And start taking these medications, 1.Dashmoolkatutraya kashaya 20ml with 30ml of lukewarm water empty stomach twice in a day. 2.Mincof cough syp.2tsf thrice in a day. 3.Vyoshadi vati 2-0-2 4.Aarogyavardhini vati 1-0-1
*Daily Steam inhalation with a capsule of HALIN DROPS of NAGARJUNA.
Follow up after 15 days.
Take care😊
If you have any doubt, feel free to ask.
Kind Regards, Dr.Isha Ashok Bhardwaj.
Namaste Hitesh ji, It’s good that you provided your detailed history. After analysing your history, I recommend the following treatment plan for you - TREATMENT - 1. Shwasari kwath Mulethi Kwath Mix both medicines & keep it in a jar. Take 1 tsp of this mixture and boil in 400 ml of water until it reduces to 100 ml.Strain it and drink on an empty stomach in the morning and evening . 2.Laxmivilas ras -1-1-1 after meals 3. Sitopaladi churna-1 tsp with lukewarm water after lunch and dinner. Diet- . Avoid cold food items like icecream, colddrink, banana. . Avoid curd. .Avoid fried food and fast food. .Take hot milk with 1/2 tsp turmeric.
Yoga- Anulomvilom, Bhastrika Other tips- . Gargle- Add a pinch of salt in hot water and gargle twice a day. . Apply lukewarm mustard oil or Vicks over the chest area at bedtime.
Follow these and he will get relief. Regards, Dr. Anupriya
Preventive measures: Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of warm fluids like water, herbal tea, and clear broths. This helps thin mucus and soothe your throat. Steam inhalation: Inhaling steam can help relieve congestion and make breathing easier. You can do this with a bowl of hot water or a steam inhaler. Adding a few drops of eucalyptus oil can be beneficial. Rest: Get enough rest to allow your body to recover. Avoid strenuous activities. Avoid irritants: Stay away from smoke, dust, and other air pollutants that can worsen your symptoms. Honey and ginger: A mixture of honey and ginger juice can help soothe a sore throat and reduce coughing. Turmeric milk: Drinking warm milk with a pinch of turmeric can help reduce inflammation and provide relief. Herbal teas: Teas made from herbs like tulsi, licorice, and ginger are known to have anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. 1.Pippalyasava + Vasarishta-3 tsf- after food with water 3 times
2.Talisadi churna-3 gm Yashti churna-1gm Tankana bhasma-500mg Mallasindhoora-60mg Abhraka bhasma-100mg Shringa bhasma- after food with ghee and honey 3 times
3.) Agastya Haritaki Leha 1 tsf before food with warm milk
Hello. Since Rajlot has extreme weather conditions u need to follow dinacharya like Avoiding Cold drinks and bevarages, curd, buttermilk, milk and milk products. Avoid cucumber. Avoid dry salty snacks pharsan gathiya and so. Avoid late nights and fasting . Even over eating. Take Kantakari kalpa 10 ml + 10 ml warm water 3 times a Day. Tab septilin 2 tabs 2 times a Day. Septilin for nearly 3 to 4 months. Tab Lamivilas rasa 2 tabs 3 times a Day for 5 days when acute Cold. When running nose is not there put 2 drops of Anu tail in ur nose in the morning daily. At night pathyadi kadha 15 ml + 15 ml warm water for 15 days Have warm lentil soups . Homemade green tea .
Don’t worry take swasakasa chintamani ras 1tab bd, naradiya laxmi vilas ras 1tab bd,kanakasava 20ml bd enough
Hello Hitesh ji, I can understand your concern about chronic bronchitis with repeated bronchitis for last 20 years but dont worry we are here to help you out😊
Since you are already in the initial stage (sore throat, mild cough, watery nose), this is the best time to act and stop it from progressing into severe bronchial infection.
✅ IMMEDIATE MEASURES (for the current episode – early stage)
1. Warm Herbal Gargle Gargle with warm water boiled with Turmeric + Rock salt 2–3 times a day. This prevents throat infection from worsening.
2. Steam Inhalation Add Ajwain seeds or Pudina leaves in hot water and take steam twice daily. Helps in clearing nasal congestion and stopping cough build-up.
3. Herbal Support Sitopaladi Churna + Honey (½ tsp twice daily) – reduces sore throat and dry cough.
👉Tulsi + Ginger + Black Pepper decoction (Kadha) – sip warm twice daily.
(These are safe home-based measures at early stage; continue your prescribed inhaler if breathing difficulty increases.)
✅LONG TERM AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT (to reduce recurrence)
Since your episodes repeat every year, strengthening immunity and lungs is important:
1. Daily Practices 👉Warm water intake instead of cold/ refrigerated drinks. Practice Pranayama (Anulom-Vilom, Bhramari) daily for lung capacity. Abhyanga (oil massage) with sesame oil followed by warm water bath keeps Vata–Kapha in balance.
2. INTERNAL TREATMENT
1 Agasthya rasayana (1 tsp daily) morning empty stomach – improves respiratory immunity.
2 Talisadi Churna 1 tsp -0-1 tsp with honey twice daily – reduces throat irritation.
3 Asthavin lehyam 1 tsp at bed time folliwed by warm water ( strengthens lungs)
3. Detox / Panchakarma
If possible, seasonal Vamana (therapeutic emesis) or Virechana (purgation) can reduce the root cause of recurrent phlegm accumulation.
⚠️ Precautions
Avoid exposure to AC / sudden temperature changes as you mentioned they aggravate.
Stay away from cold, sour, and oily foods (curd at night, ice creams, fried snacks).
Maintain good hydration with warm water + herbal teas.
wish you a good health😊
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
1.Sitopaladi Churna 1/4 tsp twice daily with 1/2 tsp honey 2.Talisadi Churna 1/4 tsp twice daily with 1/2 tsp honney 3.Vasavaleha 1 tsp twice daily with warm water 4.Dashmoola kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily
Chronic bronchitis, particularly with a pattern of recurring episodes, suggests an imbalance in your doshas which need adressing at this mid-stage. Given this condition, we must consider the role of Kapha dosha, often linked with mucus and congestion, particularly as you’re experiencing sore throat, watering nose, and cough. Your current environment in Rajkot can influence these symptoms too, as climate impacts dosha balance.
First, let’s focus on alleviating your immediate discomfort: Gargling with warm saline water can assist in soothing your throat. You might add a pinch of turmeric, whose anti-inflammatory properties are well-regarded in Ayurvedik texts like Charaka Samhita. Consider doing this twice daily.
Consuming a light diet is essential – favor warm, cooked meals over cold or raw foods to maintain your agni. Soups, especially seasoned with ginger or black pepper, can be beneficial. They help with digestion and can combat the congestion. Avoiding dairy products may be wise, as they can increase Kapha and further exacerbate mucus production.
Herbal remedies such as Tulsi and ginger tea could be a supportive measure. Drinking this regularly helps to liquefy and dislodge mucus built-up. Prepare by boiling water with a few tulsi leaves and a piece of fresh ginger. Sip it throughout the day.
Pranayama practices, particularly kapalabhati, can help maintain respiratory health by keeping your airways clear. However, make sure to practice only when comfortable to do so, steer clear if the cough worsens.
Lastly, please ensure you’re keeping hydrated and resting enough to support your body’s healing processes. Considering the chronic nature, regular consultation with an Ayurveda practitioner would greatly benefit for long-term management. If symptoms start worsening despite these measures, it is crucial you consult with your primary doctor.
