A Critical Review on the Etiopathogenesis and Treatment of Kaphaja Kasa (Chronic Bronchitis)
Abstract
Kasa is one of the most common Vikara which makes the patient to consult a physician. Kasa is one of the pranavaha srothodusti janita vyadhi which hinders the normal life style. Kaphaja Kasa is a type of Kasa dominated by Kapha and Vatadusti. Ayurveda texts explains the Nidana, Samprapti and treatment of Kaphaja Kasa in detail in many contexts. Chronic bronchitis is a pathological condition characterized by the chronic cough and excessive mucous secretion in the tracheo bronchial tree. Cigarette smoking, environmental pollution, unaccustomed occupational surroundings are major causes of chronic bronchitis. Even though it is not life threatening, but on triggering causes may lead to acute exacerbation of symptoms and may need immediate intervention. Kaphaja Kasa can be best compared with chronic bronchitis. The mucolids, expectorants and cough suppressants are failing to relive the chronic bronchitis, so there is a major role of Ayurveda in treatment of Kaphaja Kasa. Here an attempt is made to review causes, pathogenesis and treatment of Kaphaja Kasa w.s.r. to chronic bronchitis.
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