Chronic asthma from childhood - #475

Hello Hemant, what are your symptoms? Is there is any chest congestion or wheezing? Or is the asthma stress oriented? Also do you have constipation? These information is needed to suggest medication. In the meantime you can do chest massage with warm sesame oil + salt everyday before bath for 10 mins. These will easy the breathing. Pranayam is also benefiting if done everyday. Consider doing Panchakarma especially Virechan & Basti under a doctor’s guidance.

Asthma can be such a tricky thing, right? Especially when those summer months roll in. You feel you’re doing everything you can, but some days, those triggers just seem relentless. While I’m here to chat about Ayurveda, remember—if you’re having crisis moments with your breathing, please go see a doc immediately.

So, if we’re looking at Ayurveda, asthma might tie into a mix of dosha imbalances. Changes in weather, like that summer heat, can mess with Vata and Kapha, which then exacerbates the asthma. It’s crucial to manage these imbalances. One of the key parts here is keeping that agni—the digestive fire—intact. Start by sipping on warm water throughout the day. This can help keep the throat and airways clear—less phlegm, more breathing!

Herbal remedies like Sitopaladi churna or Talisadi churna with honey might do wonders too. They should be taken after meals. Also, turmeric and black pepper in warm milk at bedtime can be calming—sounds a bit cliché maybe, but it’s good stuff.

Try to avoid dairy, fermented foods or cold drinks, they can increase mucus and aggravate Kapha. Opting for warm, freshly cooked meals can be nourishing and pacify the Vata and Kapha. Oh, and include spices like cumin, coriander, and fennel, which are good buddies of your digestive system.

Breathing exercises like Pranayama, especially Anulom Vilom, helps too. But slowly, don’t rush or force things. It’s about steady, easy breaths. And yeah, meditation. Calm the mind, calm the body (and breath too!).

I know you’ve given other therapies a shot, so keep that allopathic inhaler handy while exploring Ayurveda. Breathing is essential, and safety first, always! Sometimes a combined approach is the best approach.