Hlo,
Thank you for the details. Based on your symptoms and duration, this looks more than a simple cough and needs proper attention.
Ayurvedic Understanding Your symptoms suggest Kapha predominance with Vata obstruction in: - Pranavaha Srotas (respiratory channels) - Urdhva Jatrugata region (nose, throat, chest) - Because of weather changes, Kapha becomes thick & sticky, leading to: - Mucus stuck in throat/chest - Nasal blockage (especially while lying on one side) - Chest tightness & suffocation - Breathlessness while walking or exertion
This condition is commonly correlated with: - Kaphaja Pratishyaya (chronic nasal congestion) - Kaphaja Kasa without cough - Early Tamaka Shwasa tendency (if ignored)
Immediate Red-Flag Note ⚠️ If you experience: - Severe breathlessness at rest - Chest pain - Wheezing sound - Sudden worsening at night
➡️ Please consult a physician urgently.
Ayurvedic Prescription (Safe & Practical)
1️⃣ For Mucus Clearance & Breathing Relief - Sitopaladi Churna ½ tsp + honey 2 times daily after food OR Talisadi Churna (if chest heaviness is more) ½ tsp + honey, twice daily
2️⃣ For Chest Suffocation & Kapha Melting - Vasavaleha 1 tsp morning & night Take with lukewarm water
3️⃣ Nasal Blockage (Very Important) - Anu Taila / Shadbindu Taila – Nasya 2 drops in each nostril Morning on empty stomach Lie down 5 minutes after ➡️ This alone can dramatically improve breathing.
4️⃣ Herbal Steam (Daily) Boil water with: Ajwain (carom seeds) Tulsi leaves A pinch of turmeric Steam for 7–10 minutes at night
Diet & Lifestyle (Very Important) ❌ Avoid Cold water Curd at night Banana, ice cream Fried & oily foods Sleeping immediately after dinner
✅ Include Warm water throughout the day Ginger tea Garlic in food Light, freshly cooked meals
Sleeping Position Tips - Slightly elevate your head - Avoid sleeping directly under fan/AC - Change sides slowly if one nostril blocks Tq
HELLO,
YOU ARE EXPRIENCING -feeling of mucus stuck in throat -chest heavines/suffocation -difficulty breathing while walking -nose blockage while sleeping, especially on side you lie -symptoms worsens with weather change -no active cough
WHAT IS HAPPENING INSIDE YOUR BODY? According to Ayurveda -your body has excess Kapha dosha -this kapha has become thick, sticky and stagnant
It has accumulated in -nose -throat -chest
This mucus is blocking air movement, not infection
At the same time -Vata dosha (air movement) is getting obstructed by kapha -> this causes breathlessness, suffocation feeing, discomfort on walking
So this is NOT asthma, NOT pneumonia, NOT severe lung disease It is a functional blockage condition , mainly kapha -dominant
AYURVEDIC DIAGNOSIS This condition resembles -Kaphaja pratishyaya (kapha type nasal and sinus congestion) -With early involvement of pranavah srotas (breathing channels) Because it is present for 1-4 weeks, it is still reversible and fully manaeable
WHY THESE SYMPTOMS APPEAR
1) WEATHER CHANGE -cold,damp, windy weather-> increases kapha-> thick mucus
2) DIGESTION BECOMES WEAKN -Weak digestion -> produces toxins-> increases mucus
3) POSTURE AND SLEEP -Lying on one side-> kapha shifts-> nasal blockage on that side
4) LIFESTYLE FACTORS (often unnoticed) -cold food/water -late nights -day sleep -AC exposure -reduced physical movement
TREATMENT GOALS -liquif thick kapha -remove blockage from nose, throat and chest -restore normal breathin -strengthens digestio so mucus does not return -prevent recurrence during weather change
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) SITOPALADI CHURNA= 1/2 tsp + honey twice daily after meals for 3 weeks =reduces sticky mucus, clears throat and Chest, soothes breathing channels
2) TALISADI CHURNA = 1/2 tsp with honey twice daily after meals for 4 weeks =acts deeper In chest, improves breath comfort, prevents kapha from settling in lungs
3) TRIKATU CHURNA =1/4 sp with warm water once daily after lunch = improves digestion, dries excessive kapha, prevents new mucus formation
4) KANTAKARI AVALEHA= 1 tsp twice daily after meals = excellent for chest congestion without cough, relieves suffocation sensation, supports lung function
EXTERNAL THERAPIES
1) STEAM INHALATION -daily once or twice -add ajwain or tulsi leaves or eucalyptus oil 2 drops =melts thick kapha, opens blocked nasal and chest passages, immediate relief
2) NASYA= anu taila 2 drops in each nostril morning after steam or bath =directly clears sinuses and nasalblockae, prevent night time nasa obstruction, stops kapha from moving to chest for 14 days
LIFESTYLE CHANGES -use warm water only -keep chest and neck covered -mild walking daily -sit upright after meals -sleep with slightly elevated head
AVOID -daytime sleep -cold drinks -AC air on face -late nights -cold exposure after bath
DIET -warm, freshly cooked food -light soups -ginger, pepper, turmeric -garlic In moderation -barley, millet, oats
AVOID -milk ,curd, panner -banana,sweets -fried food -bakery items -cold/refrigerated food
HOME REMEDIES -Ginger tulsi water- > sip warm -Turmeric 1/4 tsp+ hone once daily -1/2 tsp dry ginger powder with honey at night If mucus is heavy
YOGA AND PRANAYAM -bhastrika -anulom vilom -kapalbhati -bhujangsana -setu bandhasana
PROGNOSIS -relief starts in 5-7 days -signifiant improvement in 2 weeks -complete balance in 3-4 weeks -very low chance of recurrence if diet and lifestyle followed
This condition is functional ,reversible and manageable Ayurveda works best when medicines + lifestyle + diet work together “Mucus is not the enemy. Improper digestion is”
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Namaste Thanks for telling me all your symptoms. I get how annoying it is when breathing feels bad even with no cough. So dont worry we are here to help you out 😊
YOUR CONCERN
* Mucus stuck in your throat * Chest feels heavy and like it’s squeezing * Can’t catch your breath when you walk * Nose gets blocked on the side you’re sleeping on * Discomfort when you’re trying to sleep
How long: 1 to 4 weeks Things that make it worse: Weather changes No cough at all.
AYURVEDIC VIEW
This usually happens when your Kapha and Vata are out of whack. We especially see this in your breathing tubes (Pranavaha Srotas) and where Kapha builds up above your collarbone (Urdhva Jatrugata Kapha).
What’s going on inside?
* Kapha makes mucus sticky, causes heaviness, and blocks your throat. * Vata messes with your breathing, makes you feel suffocated, and causes that nasal blockage that moves when you do.
Cold, damp weather makes Kapha worse, and blocked airflow messes with Vata.
👉 Good news: This isn’t an infection, and no cough is a really good sign.
WHAT WE WANT TO DO
* Make that stuck mucus thinner so it can come out. * Clear up your nose and chest. * Make breathing easier when you walk and sleep. * Stop it from coming back when the weather changes.
AYURVEDIC PLAN
INTERNAL MEDICATION
1.Sitopaladi Churna ½ teaspoon twice a day Mix with honey (This clears Kapha from your throat and chest.)
2.Talisadi Churna ½ teaspoon twice a day, after food (Great for mucus even if you don’t have a cough.)
3.Trikatu Churna tiny pinch (¼ teaspoon) once a day after lunch (Helps your body break down sticky Kapha and stops more mucus from forming.) Don’t use too much if you get heartburn; we can change the dose if needed.
NASAL CARE (SUPER IMPORTANT)
NASYA - Anu Taila / plain sesame oil (Nasya) * 2 drops in each nostril * In the morning, on an empty stomach * This helps with nasal blockage and makes it easier to breathe while sleeping.
HOME REMEDIES (These really help)
Steam inhalation once a day * Just plain water OR * A pinch of turmeric + some ajwain (carom seeds) Sip warm water all day long. * (Completely avoid cold water)
DIET PLAN
✅ INCLUDE
* Warm, freshly made food * Light meals (like khichdi, soups) * Ginger, black pepper, cumin in your cooking * Honey (don’t heat it up though)
❌ AVOID
* Cold foods and drinks * Curd, paneer, cheese * Banana at night * Fried and oily stuff * Sleeping right after dinner
SLEEP & DAILY LIFE TIPS
* Sleep with your head a little bit propped up. * Don’t sleep right under a fan or AC. * Gentle walking is fine, but don’t push yourself until your breathing gets better. * Do Anulom Vilom pranayama (breathing exercise) – 7 to 10 minutes every day. * (Skip Kapalbhati for now)
If we manage your Kapha well: * Nasal blockage should get better in 3 to 5 days. * Throat/chest mucus will lessen within 1 to 2 weeks. * Breathing comfort will slowly come back.
This problem can be fixed and managed. Your body is just telling you things are a little off balance, not that you have a serious illness. With some warmth, consistency, and gentle Ayurvedic care, you’ll be breathing easy again.
Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Some regime you should follow
✔️Do’s:✔️ Eat freshly cooked food. Chew an inch of fresh ginger half an before meal. Eat only fruit vegetables. Limit dairy products (stop if possible)
🧘♀️Yoga🧘♀️ Virabhadrasana Trikonasana Vrukshasan Prasavkonasan Bhujangasan Balasan Shavana
🧘♀️Pranayam🧘♀️ Anulom Vilom Bhastrika Kapalbhati
❌Dont’s:❌ Sitting directly under a fan or right in front of the A.C Oily, spicy, processed food. Packed food products. Sour and fermented items. Bakery items. Fried food products. Potatoes.
💊Medication💊
Cap. Nelsin 2 caps twice a day before food Tab. Sanjivani Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food
Syp. Vasakasav 3 tsp twice a day after food
Tab Sukshma Tripahala Vati 1 tab suck and eat 4-5 times a day
Oro T gargles 5 ml thrice a day
Tab. Gandharva Haritaki 3 tabs at bed time with a cup of hot water.
Heat carrom seed in a pan and take the fumes of these carrom seeds. Also tie them in a soft cloth and foment cheeks below your eyes.
YOUR SYMPTOMS INDICATE THAT MUCUS IS STAGNANT AND STUCK IN THE UPPER AIRWAY AND CHEST WHICH IS CREATING A FEELING OF SUFFOCATION EVEN WITHOUT COUGH THIS HAPPENS WHEN CLEARING MECHANISM OF THE AIR PASSAGES IS SLOW AND THE MUCUS BECOMES THICK WEATHER CHANGE AND LYING DOWN AGGRAVATE THIS WHICH IS WHY ONE SIDE OF THE NOSE BLOCKS DURING SLEEP AND WALKING FEELS BREATHLESS THIS IS NOT AN ACUTE INFECTION BUT A FUNCTIONAL BLOCKAGE THAT NEEDS SOFTENING AND DRAINAGE
TAKE SITOPALADI POWDER HALF TEASPOON TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD WITH WARM WATER TAKE TULSI CAPSULE ONE CAPSULE TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD TAKE TALISADI POWDER HALF TEASPOON AT NIGHT WITH HONEY OR WARM WATER APPLY WARM SESAME OIL OVER CHEST AND THROAT AT NIGHT
DO STEAM INHALATION ONCE DAILY WITH PLAIN WATER OR A PINCH OF TURMERIC SLEEP WITH HEAD SLIGHTLY ELEVATED AVOID COLD AIR DIRECT FAN OR AC AVOID CURD BANANA ICE COLD DRINKS AND REFRIGERATED FOOD TAKE ONLY WARM COOKED FOOD AND WARM WATER DRINK SMALL SIPS OF WARM WATER THROUGH THE DAY
DO NOT LIE DOWN IMMEDIATELY AFTER MEALS TAKE A SLOW WALK AFTER DINNER PRACTICE SLOW DEEP BREATHING DAILY
IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST OR BREATHLESSNESS INCREASES GET A CHEST X RAY AND ALLERGY PROFILE DONE TO RULE OUT DEEPER ISSUES
1.Talisadi churna 3/4 tsp with honey twice daily 2.Vasakasava 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Chyawanprahs 1 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning
🍎 Diet & Lifestyle Tips Avoid cold, heavy foods: Ice cream, cold drinks, fried and oily foods, excess dairy.
Favor warm, light meals: Soups, khichdi, lightly spiced vegetables.
Spices for clearing mucus: Ginger, black pepper, turmeric, cumin.
Steam inhalation: With tulsi, mint, or ajwain seeds to relieve nasal blockage.
Breathing practices: Gentle pranayama (like anulom vilom or alternate nostril breathing) can improve lung capacity.
Sleep hygiene: Elevate your head slightly with pillows to reduce nasal blockage at night.
