phlegm cough from last few days - #35312

Avoid chilled, dairy and bakery products. Use boiled water for drinking. Tab. Bresol 2-0-2 Tab Septillin 2-0-2 Follow up after 1week

❌ Donot’s: ❌ Tea Coffee Sour Packed food Processed food Achar (pickles) Papad Fried food Avoid dairy completely Non veg products

🧘‍♀️Pranayam🧘‍♀️ Anulom Vilom Bhramari Bhasrika Kapalbhati

💊 Medication: 💊

Cap. Nelsin (S.G.Phytopharma) 2 caps twice a day before food

Syp. Kanakasav 2 tsp twice a day with a cup of warm water. Have a tsp of honey after taking the syrup.

Hey

For Your Mother (Phlegm + Wet Cough) 1.Sitopaladi Churna 1 tsp twice daily with Honey o 2.Talisadi Churna (if heaviness or breathlessness)-1/2 tsp twice daily with Honey 3.Vasavaleha 1 tsp twice daily with Warm water

For Your Father (Dry Cough) 1.Yashtimadhu Churna (Licorice root)-1/2 tsp twice daily with Warm milk or water 2.Eladi Vati-1 tablet 3x/day (can be sucked like lozenge) 3.Pippali Rasayana (if weakness is present)-1 tsp once daily with Warm milk

🏠 Home Remedies - Turmeric + Black Pepper Milk: 1/2 tsp turmeric + pinch of pepper in warm milk at bedtime - Ginger Tea: Boil fresh ginger with tulsi and a pinch of cinnamon — sip warm - Steam Inhalation: With ajwain or eucalyptus oil, once daily - Warm Mustard Oil Massage: On chest and upper back before sleep

Lifestyle Tips - Avoid cold foods, curd, bananas, and exposure to cold air - Keep hydration warm — soups, herbal teas, warm water - Use a humidifier or keep a bowl of water near bedside to moisten air - Encourage gentle breathing exercises like Anulom Vilom or Bhramari

If the cough is more than 2 weeks then get them checked up for Pulmonary Koch’s (TB). If not then start with 1. Syp Septilin 1 tsp thrice a Day 2. Vasa Avaleha 1tsp twice a day with warm milk 3. Halin Drop (capsule) , steam inhalation twice a day 4. Talisadi churn 1/2 tsp 3-4 times a day with honey

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

Persistent cough issues, particularly when accompanied by phlegm as in your mother’s case, may often relate to Kapha dosha imbalance, while your father’s dry cough might indicate an imbalance with Vata. Here are some ayurvedic insights and remedies which may support easing their symptoms.

For your mother, consider introducing a simple home remedy: warm water infused with a pinch of turmeric and ginger. Mix 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 1/2 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger in a glass of warm water. Let her sip this mixture twice a day. This combination is thought to bolster her immune system and clear the mucus through Kapha pacification. Warm liquids in general can be helpful, so ensure hydration through herbal teas or warm soups. Consumption of honey, about a teaspoon, with a pinch of black pepper could also provide relief. Honey shouldn’t be consumed if there’s any existing throat irritation, thou.

Your father might benefit from moistening the dry cough. Give him a concoction of warm milk with a small pinch of nutmeg and a few drops of clarified butter (ghee). Encourage him to have this before bedtime; it can be soothing for a Vata-related dry cough. A herbal tea with licorice root could help—steep a small piece of licorice root in hot water and allow him to drink this once or twice a day.

Besides these remedies, they should both avoid cold, heavy, and oily foods which may aggravate their conditions. Steer clear of dairy, except for the recommended warm milk, as it might increase mucus production. Regular steam inhalation, once a day, can loosen and help clear the airways, providing them with more comfort in breathing. It’s crucial they avoid exposure to smoke, dust, and pollution as much as possible.

If any symptoms worsen or persist, it’s essential to have a follow-up with their doctor. Combining Ayurvedic approaches with their current medical treatments may help them recover more comprehensively.

Give Sithophaladi churna 1/4 th tsp with honey twice daily Shwasari pravaha 10 ml twice daily Shwasari kwath -1 tsp in 400 ml water boil until it remains 100 ml filter and drink twice daily on an empty stomach Lavangadi vati - for dry cough for your father twice daily Give turmeric milk Steam inhalation Pranayama- anulom vilom brahmari regularity Drink warm water throughout the day

For your mother start Talisadi churna 1/4 th tsp with honey two times a day For your father Vasavaleha -1 tsp with warm water Tulsi leaves decoction with honey For both Drink warm water Avoid cold water Regular steam inhalation

HELLO SUMEDH,

Your parents have a lingering cough after infection- you mothers is with phlegm and your father’s is dry.

This difference gives us two classic ayurvedic condition

MOTHER (65 year)= cough with mucous -kaphaja kasa

FATHER (70 year)= dry , irritating cough- vataja kasa

WHAT’S HAPPENING After a cold or throat infection, the body’s airway linings remain inflamed and sensitive -For your mother, the body keeps. producing excess mucous, which collects in the chest and throat, causing a heavy cough and phlegm -For your father, the airways have become dry and irritated (vata imbalance )- the mucous lining that normally lubricats the throat is depleted, leading to dryness and a constant urge to cough

WHY IT’S NOT GOINT AWAY 1)Weak digestion -> incomplete elimination to toxins -> mucus buildup or dryness 2) CLIMATE (cool, damp, or polluted air) aggravates cough 3) INCOMPLETE RECOVERY after antibiotics-> residual irritation 4) AGE FACTOR- > lowered immune and lung strength 5) DIETARY TRIGGERS-> cold milk, curd, banana, stale or fried food

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

A) FOR MOTHER

-SHITOPALADI CHURNA + TALISADI CHURNA= 1/2 tsp each + honey twice daily after food =expectorant, digest mucus, soothe throat

-VASAVALEHA= 1 tsp twice daily after meals =liquifies phlegm, opens chest

-KANTAKARI AVALEHA= 1 tsp at night =reduces cough intensity

-TRIKATU CHURNA= 1/4 tsp with honey before one daily =enahnces digestion, melts kapha

DURATION= 21 days these will acts like natural bronchodilators, mucolytic, and digestives- all while being safe for elderly lungs

B) FOR FATHER

-YASHTIMADHU CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with ghee or warm milk twice daily =soothes throat, lubricates dryness

-KANTAKAR AVALEHA= 1 tsp twice daily after meals =mild expectorant, relieves irritation

-ELADI VATI= 1 tab to suck 3-4 times/ day =relieves throat irritation

-CHYAWANPRASHA= 1 tsp in morning daily after meals =rejuvenates lung, boosts immunity

DURATION= 3-4 weeks these rebuild the mucus membrane, nourish lung tissue, and balance vata dryness

EXTERNAL THERAPIES

1) STEAM INHALATION= boil water with ajwain or eucalyptus ; inhale steam for 5-7 min twice daily =clears phlegm, opens airway

2) CHEST MASSAGE= warm mustard oil + pinch rock salt, gentle rub on chest/back before bed =reduces cogestión and stiffness

3) NASAL DROPS= 2 drops of Anu taila in each nostril morning and evening =prevents post nasal drip, lubricates nasal passage

HOME REMEDIES

COMMON DECOCTION FOR BOTH- twice daily boil -7 tulsi leaves -1 inch ginger -1/2 tsp mulethi -2 black peppercorns in 2 cups water-> reduce to 1 cup-> strain-> sip warm

HONEY-GINGER MIX (for dry cough) 1/2 tsp ginger juice+1 tsp honey-> take slowly twice daily

TURMERIC MILK take before bed for bath

FOR PHLEGM Add a pinch of Trikatu churna in honey once daily to digest mucus

DIET

AVOID (both) -cold drinks, ice cream, curd, banana, guava -fried , stale, or heavy oily oods -overnight food and leftover rice -talking too much during coughing bouts

PREFER -warm water or ginger tulsi tea -light soups= moong dal, vegetables broth, rice gruel -spices in cooking- cumin, black pepper, dry ginger, turmeric -early dinner, light at night

DAILY ROUTINE -keep throat warm, use muffler if cool breeze -avoid sleeping immediately after meals -gentle walk after meals 10-15 mins -steam or gargle regularly

YOGA AND PRANAYAM -Anulomvilom =clears sinuses balances doshas- 5-10 min daily -Bhramari= calms throat irritation- 5 min -Kapalbhati only for mother= 2-3 rounds = clears mucus from chest -Vajrasana after meals =aids digestion, reduce ama

Avoid overexertion cold bath ad talking loudly

ONCE COUGH REDUCES= START THIS

-CHYAWANPRASHA= 1 tsp every morning- for both

-TALISADI + SHITOPALADI CHURNA= only if mild seasonal cough recur

Continue warm water sipping habit long term

This condition is self limiting but slow to resolve in older adults because -the lung tissues are delicate -immunity is lower and -post infectious airway inflammation lingers

Ayurveda focuses not just on stopping the cough but restoring balace- healing digestion, strengthening the lungs, and preventing relapse

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

Phlegm and dry cough, especially in your parents’ age group, indicate an imbalance in the body’s kapha and vata doshas. Ayurveda recognizes that phlegm is a sign of aggravated kapha, while dry cough points toward a vata imbalance. To help their condition, you can try some Ayurvedic remedies that focus on balancing these doshas and aiding the body’s natural healing process.

For your mother, a simple home remedy is to prepare a mixture of ginger, honey, and black pepper. Ginger helps dissolve the phlegm while honey soothes the throat, and black pepper has anti-inflammatory properties. You can make a paste by crushing a small piece of ginger with a pinch of black pepper, and mixing it with a teaspoon of honey. Let her take this twice daily.

In your father’s case, dryness can be countered by warming and moisturizing. A decoction made by boiling licorice root (mulethi) in water can be effective. Add a teaspoon of crushed licorice to a cup of water and boil until it reduces to half. Let it cool to warm, and have him sip twice daily. This helps lubricate the throat and alleviate dryness.

Both of them can benefit from turmeric milk, which has anti-microbial attributes that also boost immunity. Add a pinch of turmeric to a cup of warm milk before bedtime.

Ensure they avoid cold and heavy foods that can worsen coughing, such as processed foods or cold drinks. Steam inhalation with a few drops of eucalyptus oil could also provide relief from congestion.

If the cough persists despite these remedies, or if any symptoms worsen, it’s crucial to follow up with their physician. Persisting symptoms, especially in elderly patients, can sometimes signal a more serious issue that requires further investigation.