Seeking Ayurvedic Remedies for My Son's Wheezing and Breathing Issues - #38186
3 yearsold boy,14kg weight, continuous wheezing sound and difficultyin breathing unless we put on nebulizer every night What could be the reason and Ayurvedic remedy or treatment for this? Paediatrician prescribed prednisolone oral and nebulizer for which he is responding well .but how long to use such medicine? Please suggest somethingfor root cause treatment
How long has your son been experiencing wheezing and difficulty in breathing?:
- 3-6 monthsAre there any specific triggers that worsen his symptoms?:
- Dust or allergensHow would you describe his overall appetite and digestion?:
- Good, but sometimes has minor issuesShop Now in Our Store
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Avoid chilled, dairy and bakery products. Steam inhalation twice a day. Sy. Bresol 5ml thrice a day Sy. Immunocin 5ml thrice
Hello, Main goal is to develop immunity against allergens which may require long time. The following will help in this regard: 1. Rasnadi churnam for application to head after bath every day 2. Brihat haridra khandam(pentacare) 1/4 tsp in the morning with warm milk in the empty stomach 3. Syrup Bresol(Himalaya) 5 ml----0----5ml after food for days. Follow up after 21 days.
Food: 1. Freshly cooked warm food. 2. If you are giving milk in the night please give before 0600 in the evening. Take care, Kind regards.
Mix Tankan Bhasm 1 pinch in 10 grams of Sitopaladi churna then give pinch of mixture mixed with honey properly to the child, 2 times. Give Syp Septilin ½-½-½ tsp
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U can start with Brihat Haridra khanda half teaspoon with warm milk twice a day Kantakari avalehyam 1/4 th teaspoon twice daily after food Sitopaladi churna half teaspoon with honey twice a day after food Give some tulasi steam inhalation And in diet give more of Vitamin C enriched food
Start with chyavanprash 1/2 tsp daily in the morning before breakfast, This will help improve son’s immunity Mix giloy satva pinch + sitopaladi churan 1/4 tsp + yastimadhu churan 1/4 tsp mix with honey 2tsp and give him twice daily Night before bedtime give haldi doodh with mishri Avoid citrus fruits, cold drink icecream, sugary foods like chocolate, sweets. Rub eucalyptus oil on both soles of his feet at bedtime and put on loose socks
HELLO,
Your 3 year old son 14 kg has recurrent wheezing and breathing difficulty for several months, usually worse at night or with dust/allergens. He improves with nebulisation and oral steroid (prednisolone), which means -The air tubes in his lungs are becoming narrowed and inflamed -Thick mucus and swelling make it hard for air to move freely -the nebuliser opes up the airway, the steroid reduces inflammation
In modern terms, this is called “childhood asthma” or recurrent wheeze
In Ayurveda, this correlates to Tamaka shwasa- a long term respiratory disorder involving kapha (mucus) , vata (air movement imbalance) and weak digestion/immunity
WHY THIS HAPPENS
-KAPHA DOSHA= becomes aggravated due to cold foods, pollution , dust, damp weather, or weak digestion
-VATA DOSHA= gets blocked by this excess kapha, causing wheezing or breathlessness
-The respiratory channels become sticky and narrow, leading to recurrent attacks
-The child’s digestive fire and immunity get reduced so even the little dust or cold air triggers symptoms
So the aim is not just to suppress wheezing, but to -clear the excess mucus and toxins -restore digestion and metabolism -streghten lungs and immunity
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) SITOPALADI CHURNA + TALISADI CHURA mixed with hone 1/4 tsp total mix twice daily after meals for 2 months =lightens mucus, improves breathing, balances kapha
2) KANTAKARI AVALEHA= 5 ml twice daily for 3 months = bronchodilator , anti inflammatory, improves lung tone
3) SWASKUTHAR RAS= 1/2 tab twice daily with honey for 2 weeks = for chronic cough/wheeze; reduces phlegm
4) CHYAWANPRASHA (child variant)= 1/2 tsp morning =rasayana, strengthens lungs and immunity
5) DRAKSHARISHTA= 3ml + 6ml warm water after meals for 2 months =improves appetite and digestion
HOME SUPPORT= TULSI JUICE + HONEY= 1 tsp mix once daily =clears cough, boosts immunity
EXTERNAL THERAPIES
1) OIL MASSAGE= warm mustard oil with a pinch of ajwain rubbed gently on chest, back, and soles, followed by warm bath =improves circulation, reduces vata, loosen mucus
2) LEPA PASTE APPLICATION= paste of dry ginger + ajwain + salt (warm, not hot) applied on chest for 5-10 min =helps liquify phlegm and ease breathing
3) STEAM INHALATION= steam from water with tulsi leaves, ajwain or vasa leaves = opens airway, clears nasal congestion
4) NASYA= instill 2 drops of warm Anu taila In each nostril once daily mroning = keeps nasal passages clear, reduces allergy tendency
DIET -warm soups, moong dal, rice gruel, vegetables broth -light meals with ghee in small amount -spices like dry ginger, black pepper, cumin ,turmeric - warm water throughout the day can infuse with tulsi or ginger -seasonal fruits- apple, pomegranate, papaya
AVOID -cold,refrigerated or leftover foods -ice cream, curd, cheese, milk at night -banana, guava, fried and heavy foods -cold drinks, or sweet in excess
SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES -tulsi + honey + ginger juie= 1/2 tsp daily -ajwain pottali steam= dry roast ajwain, wrap in cloth, inhale warm vapors -haldi milk at night -turmeric ghee on chest= soothes mild wheeze
LIFESTYLE -keep the child warm, avoid sudden cold air or fa directly on face -maintain clean dust free bedroom, wash soft toys and bedding weekly -use an air purifier or humidifier if room is dry or dusty -daily gentle play based breathig -blowing bubbles or ballons -“candle blowing” game- short, long breaths -Gentle child friendly asanas = tadasana, marjariasana, bhujangasana -avoid exposure to cigarette smoke, incense, mosqito coils, or strong perfumes -Ensure adequate sleep 10-12 hrs and regular routine
Your child’s condition is manageable and often outgrown by school age with proper care Focus o regular routines, light warm diet, and keeping environmental allergen free
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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