Ayurvedic Management of Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic rhinitis, also called Hay fever, causes cold-like symptoms.
- Allergic rhinitis is caused by an allergic response to a harmless outdoor or indoor substance that the body identifies as harmful (allergen).
- Common allergens that can trigger hay fever symptoms include pollen and dust mites. Tiny flecks of skin shed by cats, dogs, and other animals with fur or feathers (pet dander) also can be allergens.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
- Sneezing
- Running nose
- A stuffy nose
- An itchy nose
- Cough
- A sore or scratchy throat
- Itchy eyes
- Watery eyes
- Swollen, bruised-appearing skin under the eyes (allergic shiners)
- Frequent headaches
- Eczema-type symptoms, such as having extremely dry, itchy skin that can blister and weep
- Hives
- Excessive tiredness
CAUSES
- Tree pollen, which is common in early spring
- Grass pollen, which is common in late spring and summer
- Ragweed pollen, which is common in fall
- Dust mites and cockroach droppings, which are present year-round
- Dander from pets, which can be bothersome year-round but might cause worse symptoms in winter, when houses are closed up
- Spores from indoor and outdoor fungi and molds, which can be both seasonal and year-round
RISK FACTORS
You’re more likely to develop allergic rhinitis if there is a history of allergies in your family
- Having asthma or atopic eczema can also increase your risk of allergic rhinitis.
Some external factors can trigger or worsen this condition, including:
- Cigarette smoke
- Chemicals
- Cold temperatures
- Humidity
- Wind
- Air pollution
- Hair spray
- Perfumes
- Colognes
- Wood smoke
- Fumes
COMPLICATIONS
When left untreated, allergic rhinitis often becomes chronic and may lead to complications including:
- Chronic nasal inflammation and obstruction, which can lead to more serious complications in the airways
- Acute or chronic sinusitis
- Otitis media, or ear infection
- Sleep apnoea or other sleep disturbances
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Dental problems caused by excessive mouth breathing
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
ALLERGIC RHINITIS IN AYURVEDA
According to ayurveda, it is compared to Vata- Kaphaja Pratishyaya which is caused by aama and viruddha ahara.
Aama is the product of impaired digestion and metabolism. It affects Rasa and Raktha Dhathu leading to manifestation of pratishyaya.
Viruddha ahara (wrong food combinations) having antagonist properties like fish with milk, fruit juice with milk, clarified butter with honey, ice cream after night meals, etc. leads to allergy
TREATMENT PRINCIPLES
- Kshavathu chikitsa
- Kapha vata shamana oushadhas
- Vyadhikshamatwakara oushadhas
- Vatanulomana oushadhas
- Srotoshodhana oushadhas
- Anubandha dosha hara chikitsa
PANCHAKARMA TREATMENT MODALITIES
- Pradhamana nasya
- Tikshna oushadha sidha taila nasya
- Nadi swedam
- Dhumapana (with vata hara drugs)
- Shiro abhyanga
- Shiro Basti
- External oleation
- Virechana
MEDICATIONS
KASHAYAS
- Amritharajanyadi kashayam
- Amritha shadanagam kashayam
- Amrithottaram kashayam
- Dashamula katutrayam kashayam
- Indukantam kashayam
- Nagara+ amritha + tulasi kashayam
- Nimbarajanyadi kashayam
- Trijatakadi kashayam
- Vyaghryadi Kashayam
ARISHTA/ ASAVA
- Amritharishta
- Dashamularishta
- Nimbaamrthasava
- Punarnavasva
- Sudarshanarishta
- Vasarishta
CHURNA
- Jatilavangadi churna
- Nasika churna
- Rasnadi churna
- Trikatu churna
- Sitopaladi churna
TAILA
- Anu taila
- Ashtapatradi kera
- Ketakeemuladi taila
- Lakshadi kera
- Marichyadi kera
- Nirgundyadi taila
- Rasnadi taila
- Shunthyadi nasya taila
- Surasadi taila & Kera
- Tekaraja taila
- Tulasyadi kera
GHRITHA
- Ardraka ghritha
- Guggulutiktakam ghritha
- Indukantam ghritha
- Shatpala ghritha
- Varanadi ghritha
RASA/ GUGGULU PREPARATIONS
- Anandabhairava rasa
- Lakshmivilasa rasa
- Maha lakshmivilasa rasa
- Swasachintamani rasa
- Swasakuthara rasa
- Mrityunjaya rasa
- Vyoshadi dhuma vartti
RASAYANA
- Agastya rasayana
- Haridra khanda
- Tambula rasayana
- Vasishtha rasayana
- Vyoshadi vatakam
LIFESTYLE AND HOME REMEDIES
- Always keep cloves and black peppers with you. Immediately keep two pieces of it in mouth when you feel of attack.
- At the pre attack or attack rub Nilgiri oil, Mint oil, or pain balm on chest and get fomentation.
- Keep watch on the elements that causes irritation for you and stay away from this.
- Use mask while driving vehicle or going through public places.
- Always take warm water bath.
- Do not expose to hot sunrays.
- Regularly take inhalation of steam.
- Regularly go for morning walk in warm weather.
- Do sufficient exercise.
- Do not reside in dark or dump places. Get fresh air.
- Do not get sleep at day time or immediate after dinner.
AYURDHAMA TREATMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES
- Initial Consultation with Ayurveda Doctor and daily follow up consultation
- Accommodation
- All Ayurvedic Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Supper) & herbal drink.
- Advice on Diet & Lifestyle Management
- Ayurveda Therapies – Customized for each client.
- Yoga (once a day – Yoga Asanas, Breathing, Meditation and Relaxation)
Pathya (Restrictions) during Treatment Package:
During these treatment Clients should strictly follow the Pathyas (restrictions)
- Only very light and warm food is allowed, Only warm water for drinking and bathing
- No coffee and Black tea
- No Non veg food (meat – All types, Fish and eggs)
- No Alcoholic drinks
- No exertion (mentally and physically)
- No Day sleep
RESERVATION DETAILS
- We are committed to keep up the quality of our treatment programs and we take only a limited number of patients each month.
- So, we advise you to reserve your treatment programs a minimum one month in advance.
- The 50% charges of the treatment programs should be paid in advance to reserve the treatment programs.
- The advance deposit will be deducted from the total treatment programs and the balance must be paid on the first day of the treatment program.