Persistent Cold and Cough Issues - #39877

Avoid chilled, dairy and bakery products. Regular breathing exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Steam inhalation twice a day. Tab. Bressol 2-0-2 Tab. Septillin 2-0-2 Follow up after 2weeks.

Better to avoid things which triggers your respiratory infection. To improve immunity power will advice some medicine.

Hello,

The following medicines along with some modifications in the diet and lifestyle will help you get better:

Medicines: 1. Dasamoola katutrayam kashayam 15ml—0----15ml with45ml of boiled cooled water one hour before breakfast and dinner. 2. Indukantha kashayam 15ml—0-----15ml with 45ml of boiled cooled water one hour after breakfast and one hour after dinner. 3. Cap. Nasoallerin 1—1----1 after each meal 4. Chyavanaprasham(SNA/vaidyaratnam) 1 tsp after dinner with one cup of warm water.

All medicines for 90 days(follow up after 90 days will help to decide further course of action)

Diet and lifestyle: 1. Please avoid all the factors which are causing the problem for 90 days. 2. Start practicing pranayama 20 minutes a day after learning from a teacher.

Take care, Kind regards.

Namaste I understand your concern regarding the persistent cold and cough that recur on exposure to cold weather, wind, rain, and dairy products. But dont worry we are here to help you out😊

✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF MANAGEMENT

✅INTERNAL MEDICATION

1. Sitopaladi Churna – 1 tsp twice daily with honey after meals (Reduces cough, phlegm, and soothes throat. Strengthens lung tissue.)

2. Talisadi Churna – 1 tsp twice daily with honey (Especially beneficial for chronic cough aggravated by cold and damp weather.)

3. Kantakari Avaleha – 1 tsp twice daily after food (Helps remove accumulated mucus and improves respiratory immunity.)

4 Dashmoolakatutriya ks tab 2-0-2 after food ( reduces chronic chough, phlegm)

5 Haridra Khanda – 1 tsp daily at bedtime with warm milk (Acts as an anti-allergic and improves skin and respiratory resistance.)

✅EXTERNAL THERAPIES

1. Nasya Therapy (Nasal Drops): Daily instillation of Anu Taila or Shadbindu Taila – 2 drops in each nostril in the morning after bath. Clears nasal passages, strengthens sinuses, and prevents recurrence.

2. Steam Inhalation (Swedana): Inhale steam with a few drops of Ajwain or eucalyptus oil to relieve congestion and mucus.

3. Warm saline gargles or Triphala decoction gargles in the evening to prevent throat irritation

✅ LIFESTYLE AND DIET

✅Include

Take lukewarm water throughout the day to dissolve Kapha. Include ginger tea, tulsi, black pepper, cinnamon, and turmeric regularly. Light, warm, and easily digestible meals – moong dal, vegetable soups, old rice, barley. Practice deep breathing (Pranayama) daily to improve lung function and Vata balance.

❌Avoid Cold milk, curd, ice cream, cold water, and soft drinks. Sleeping during the day or immediately after meals. Direct exposure to cold wind or sudden temperature changes.

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm regards, Dr Snehal Vidhate

Don’t worry take chitrakiharitaki lehyam 1tsp, Laxmivailas ras 1tab bd, lavangadhi vati 1tab, pranadhara external application enough

1.Sitopladi churna 1 tsp + 125 mg tankan bhasma with honey twice daily 2.Talisadi churna 1/2 tsp twice daily with honey or warm water 3.Chyawanprash 2 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning 4.Anu taila-2 drops in each nostril once daily

Dietary & Lifestyle Tips ✅ Include: - Warm soups with ginger, cumin, and turmeric - Herbal teas: Tulsi, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper - Cooked vegetables: bottle gourd, carrot, pumpkin - Warm water throughout the day ❌ Avoid: - Cold drinks, ice cream, yogurt, and raw salads - Milk without spices (use turmeric or ginger if needed) - Exposure to cold wind or rain without protection

🧘 Supportive Ayurvedic Practices - Steam inhalation: With eucalyptus or ajwain seeds

🌿 1. Understanding the Cause (According to Ayurveda) When Kapha dosha increases due to cold foods/drinks, milk, and exposure to cold air or rain, it leads to: Excess mucus production Blocked sinuses Recurrent cough and cold Your symptoms show weak Agni (digestive fire) and Kapha accumulation in the upper respiratory tract. 🌼 2. Home & Lifestyle Remedies ✅ Avoid Kapha-Aggravating Factors Avoid milk, curd, cheese, cold drinks, ice creams, juices, banana, oily/fried food, and late-night meals. Avoid exposure to cold air or getting wet in the rain. Use warm water for drinking and bathing. 🌞 Daily Home Remedies Tulsi-Ginger Tea – Boil 5 tulsi leaves + ½ inch ginger + 1 clove + pinch of black pepper in 1 cup water, reduce to half. Drink twice daily. Steam inhalation – Once daily with plain water or add a pinch of turmeric and salt. Nasya (Nasal drops) – 2 drops of warm Anu tail or cow ghee in each nostril daily morning (after confirming no active cold). Turmeric milk (golden milk) – ½ tsp turmeric in 1 cup warm milk (boiled well, not cold) at night helps build immunity. Honey + black pepper – ½ tsp honey + pinch of black pepper 2 times a day (soothes cough). 💊 3. Ayurvedic Medicines (Safe & Effective) (Use for 1–2 months; available from Ayurvedic pharmacies like Baidyanath, Dabur, or Patanjali) Sitopaladi churna – ½ tsp twice daily with honey after meals. Talisadi churna – ½ tsp twice daily with honey. Trikatu churna – ¼ tsp with warm water before meals (improves digestion & clears Kapha). Chyawanprash – 1 tsp every morning (boosts immunity & respiratory health). Anu tail (nasal oil) – 2 drops in each nostril in the morning. 🌬️ 4. Immunity & Long-Term Care Practice Pranayama (especially Anulom-Vilom and Kapalbhati) daily morning. Maintain regular bowel movement (Triphala churna at bedtime helps). Keep room air warm and dry during cold seasons.

Start with Yastimadhu churan 1/2tsp + Sitopaladi churan 1/2 tsp with honey twice daily Chyavanprash 2tsp once daily before breakfast with water Giloy ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Do Nasya with Anu tel 2drops in both nostril once daily Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika kapalbhati daily for 5-10mins twice Avoid sour, food, citrus fruits, Fried, or any food that triggers. Do warm water Gargle twice daily.

It appears you may be experiencing some kapha imbalance, which often leads to issues like persistent cold and cough, especially under conditions you mentioned — exposure to cold, rain, and consumption of cold or dairy products. The kapha dosha is attributes a moist, cold, heavy, and static quality, which makes symptoms worsen in cold and wet conditions.

First and foremost, try to avoid triggers that you identified. This means minimizing exposure to cold wind and rain and reducing intake of cold drinks, juices, and dairy products like milk, yogurt, and cheese. Opt for warm meals and beverages whenever possible. Herbal teas like ginger, tulsi (holy basil), and cinnamon can help balance kapha dosha and alleviate symptoms.

Dietary changes can also make significant difference. Favor warm, light, and easily digestible foods. Eating more barley, millet, and rye can be beneficial. Spices like black pepper, turmeric, and cumin should be incorporated into your meals to help support your digestive fire, or agni. These spices have warming properties and might help in alleviating symptoms.

Practices such as nasya, which involves applying medicinal oil drops like Anu taila into the nostrils, could help clear sinus passages and reduce kapha accumulation. This should be done once or twice daily, ideally during the morning and before bed.

Try to engage in regular exercise or yoga. Physical activity is essential for balancing kapha, aim for 30 minutes of a brisk walk or yoga daily. It helps improve circulation and reduce the sluggishness often associated with kapha.

Incorporate pranayama practices such as kapalabhati or bhastrika, which help clear excess kapha from the respiratory system by boosting your respiratory capacity.

Remember, if symptoms persist or worsen, consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner for a personalized approach or consider seeing a medical professional for a thorough evaluation to rule out any serious conditions.

Internal Medicines 1 Sitopaladi Churna: 2 gm + 1 tsp honey 3x daily. 2 Talisadi Churna: 2 gm + honey after meals 2x daily. 3 Haridrakhanda: 5 gm night with warm milk. 4 Lakshmivilas Ras: 1 tab morning with warm water.

External Applications Pratimarsha Nasya: 2 drops Anu Tailam each nostril morning. Chest Pack: Warm Rasna + Eranda Taila and apply on chest followed by hot fomentation 15 min nightly.

Diet Give only: Warm ginger tea morning. Turmeric milk nightly. Pomegranate, tulsi.

Avoid completely: All cold items (drinks, juices, milk products, ice cream). Exposure to cold wind/rain (cover head & chest)

Lifestyle Steam inhalation with tulsi + ajwain 10 min nightly. Avoid AC/fan at night. Sleep 10 PM – 6 AM (head covered).

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

HELLO,

PROBABLE DOSHA INVOLVEMENT -Kapha increased= mucus, congestion, sensitivity to cold things -Low agni (digestive fire)= undigested toxins (ama), recurrent episodes -Increased vata due to cold exposure= irritation, dry/wet cough

MANAGEMENT PLAN

1) DIET -warm meals=khichdi, dal, vegetable soups -old rice, whole wheat roti -ginger, black Pepper, tulsi, cinnamon -warm water throughout the day -honey

AVOID -milk, curd, panner, cheese -cold drinks, ice cream, refrigerated foods -banana, guava, watermelon at night -sweets, bakery foods, deep fried items -non veg in excess

HOME REMEDIES

DAILY MORNING -1/2 tsp ginger powder + 1/4 tsp turmeric + 1/4 tsp black pepper + 1 tsp honey take once daily

TULSI-KADHA BOIL= 5-7 tulsi leaves, 1 inch ginger, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp cinnamon drink warm once or twice daily

STEAM INHALATION 2-3 times/week with ajwain or eucalyptus drops or helix drops

INTERNALLY

FOR KAPHA REDUCETION -SITOPALADI + TALISADI CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with honey twice daily after meals

TO BOOST DIGESTION, REDUCE TOXINS -TRIKATU CHURNA= 1/4 tsp with warm water before meals

-GILOY tablet= 2 tabs daily in morning

IF RECURRENT THROATIRRITATION -YASHTIMADHU = 1 tsp powder in warm water= gargle

LIFESTYLE -keep check/neck warm -avoid direct cold wind/ Ac exposure -warm water for bathing in cold weather -dry hair quickly after washing -gargle with warm salt water every other day

AVOID -sleeping during the day- increases kapha -eating too late at night -taking bath immediately after meals

NASYA= instill 2 drops of ANU TAILA in each nostril daily morning- strengthens upper respiratory system

THANK YOU

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA