Management of Common Cold

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Next topic of discussion: Management of Common Cold

(Sneezing, runny nose, blocked nose, nasal allergy, burning/irritation in nose, sinusitis, DNS, etc.)

17882: Common Cold (Pratiśyāya)

 Concept:

Nidāna like cold exposure, dust, cold/heavy food → Kapha vitiation with Vāta anubandha → Kapha sthāna sañcaya in Nāsa & Śira (Urdhvajatrugata region) → obstruction of Prāṇavaha srotas → Pratiśyāya.

Key Symptoms:

• Frequent sneezing

• Nasal discharge or blockage

• Heaviness of head

• Mild headache

• Cough, throat irritation

• Reduced appetite (Mandāgni)

Effective Panchakarma Management:

• Dīpana–Pācana to correct Agni

• Mild Abhyanga + Swedana to liquefy Kapha

• Nasya (Anu taila / Shadbindu taila) – treatment of choice

• Dhoomapāna & warm Kavala/Gandūṣa for residual Kapha

• Vamana only in chronic, recurrent Kapha-pradhāna cases (seasonal & selective)

 Result :

✔ Clears Kapha from root

✔ Relieves nasal & head symptoms

✔ Prevents recurrence

✔ Improves respiratory immunity

19188: Trtmnt part

Tab vyoshadi vati 2 tds

Trikatu +sitopladi +talishadi churn +tankan bhasm

3gm with honey or luke warm water

Syrp kankasav 20ml  after meal 3 times

AyuGuru: One of my patient (F/32) is having only blocked nose, can't breath properly. No runny nose, no sneezing, no discharge, no irritation. How can she mange her condition?

34014: Vayu marg avarodh by kaf??? Or pit

mer 7: Yes... 👍 नासा अर्श / nasal polyp को भी ध्यान में रखें

Ayulink Ayurveda: Sir, No nasal polyp. X-ray is normal

12453: Duration?

AyuGuru: since last 15 days

Dr Tarun vaidya: She has sinusitis.

Tab. Haridrakhand

Tab. Sudarshan ghanvati

Tab. Sitopaladi

 All are one tab three times after meal.

 Intake warm water.

Avoid -- curd butter milk and sweet.

 All medicine three times for 5 days. After two times for 5 days.

Vd. Dhruti Kagrana: According to the Samhitas, common cold (Pratishyaya) is classified into Vataja, Pittaja, Kaphaja, and Sannipataja types.

In our general OPD practice, can we actually observe these types in patients presenting with common cold? How can we differentiate and understand them clinically?

Dr. Hasan: Tila taila pratimash nasya as per my knowledge

12453: In samhita mostly treatment for pratishyay is nasya. Is anyone practising on this line of treatment?

27098: Pratishyaya (common cold/ Rhinitis)

Symptoms: Running nose, sneezing, sore throat, headache and fever (may or may not present)

Ayurveda medicine:

1. Tribhuvan kirti ras - 2 tablets at stat followed by 1 tablet every 6 hours.

2. Vyoshadi bati: 2 tablets to be chewed until dissolved

3. Cephagraine tab: 1 tablets BD

Advice:

- Drink lukewarm water

- vegetable soups

- steam inhalation

- Rest and Sleep

Vd. Dhruti Kagrana: Constipation (Vibandha / Malabaddhata) can contribute to Pratishyaya (common cold or recurrent rhinitis).
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Compiled by - Dr. Dhruti Kagrana