Dr. Murali Krishna and Dr Sri Vishnu Priya are specialized in treating respiratory disorders.

Apr 18, 2024

Respiratory diseases are one of the most common reasons for hospital visits, especially due to increased pollution, allergens and infections in today’s world. Respiratory diseases affect people of all age groups. The diseases range from a simple common cold to life-threatening conditions like cancer, pneumonia.
According to Ayurveda, respiratory diseases occur due to vitiation of kapha and vatadosha predominantly resulting in pranavahasrotodushti and thereby Kasa,svasa, and rajayakshma. Some of the common respiratory problems include:

  • Recurrent cold, cough (urti)
  • Adenoiditis, tonsillitis
  • Sinusitis
  • Pharyngitis (sore throat)
  • Bronchitis
  • Copd
  • Pneumonia
  • Bronchial asthma
  • Lung cancer
  • Intestesial lung disease

Below is the list of the most common respiratory problems we treat at Radhakrishna Ayurvedic Hospital.

Rhinitis

Rhinitis or common cold results in stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing and sometimes cough. In patients with low immunity or allergies, this condition becomes recurrent and sometimes affects their day to day activities. In Ayurveda, rhinitis or pratishyaya occurs due to vitiation of kapha and vatadosha.

At Radhakrishna Ayurvedic Hospital, we offer best treatment using Ayurvedic medicines to boost immunity and prevent recurrence of the disease.

Adenoiditis and Tonsillitis

Adenoids and tonsils are lymph tissues prone to inflammation especially in children. They result in recurrent cold, fever, difficulty in swallowing and snoring. Recurrent infections such as enlarged tonsils are usually treated by surgery. In Ayurveda, the condition is described as tundekeri and is caused due to kapha vitiation. Ayurvedic medicines can prevent recurrence of the the disease without surgery in such patients.

At Radhakrishna Ayurvedic Hospital, we treat Adenoiditis and Tonsillitis using best Ayurvedic medicines without any need for surgery.

Sinusitis

Sinusitis is inflammation of sinus. The symptoms are: headache, runny nose, post-nasal drip and loss of smell. In Ayurveda, sinusitis is referred as dushtapratishyaya and caused due to vitiation of all doshas. Sinusitis can be either acute or chronic.

At Radhakrishna Ayurvedic Hospital, treatment to eliminate sinusitis is done through panchakarma like nasya and internal medications to reduce it and it’s recurrence.

Pharyngitis

Pharyngitis is inflammation of pharynx (throat) resulting in throat pain, difficulty in swallowing, hoarseness of voice. It may be associated with fever, chills, running nose and anorexia. In Ayurveda, this condition occurs due to vitiation of kapha and pitta dosha.

At Radhakrishna Ayurvedic Hospital, we treat such patients with Ayurvedic medicines along with kavala/gandusha i.e., gargling with medicated water which gives immediate relief.

Bronchitis

Bronchitis is inflammation of bronchial tubes. It causes cough with or without sputum, chest discomfort, difficulty in breathing, tiredness and fever with chills. It can be acute or chronic. The causes include allergies, viral or bacterial infections, smoking, gastro-esophageal reflux. The condition occurs usually post an upper respiratory tract infection. In Ayurveda, bronchitis occurs due to vitiation of vata and kapha.

At Radhakrishna Ayurvedic Hospital, we give such patients Ayurvedic medicines to clear the dushti (inflammation) and advise certain dietary and lifestyle changes to help in relieving the condition without any side effects.

COPD

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a lung disease causing reduced airflow to lungsleading to chronic cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, tightness of chest, and weight loss. Chronic smoking, chronic bronchitis, or long standing exposure to chemicals are the common reasons for COPD. In Ayurveda, COPD comes under the umbrella of kasa and svasa, and occurs due to vitiation of all three doshas.

At Radhakrishna Ayurvedic Hospital, we cure COPD using Panchakarma therapy like vamanaand oral medications that help in relieving symptoms and arrests further progression of the condition.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is inflammation of the airsacs in the lung causing fluid or pus collection. It occurs due to infections and in any age group. It can be acute or chronic and can result in mortality. Symptoms include shortness of breath, fever, cough, and chest pain. In ayurveda, pneumonia is termed as svasanakajvara.

At Radhakrishna Ayurvedic Hospital, we treat Pneumonia using Ayurvedic medicines which help in reliving the symptoms and doesn’t allow the condition to further deteriorate.

Bronchial Asthma

Asthma is one of the most common conditions seen in OPDs. With the increasing pollution, and lifestyle changes, Asthma cases have significantly risen over the decade. Bronchial asthma refers to inflammation and narrowing of airways due to infections or allergies. This results in excess mucus production in the airways resulting in their blockage. Shortness of breath, tightness of chest, cough, and difficulty in sleeping. Sometimes the condition can be so severe that the patient might require hospitalization. These symptoms worsen with exposure to cold drinks, cold climate and certain allergens. In ayurveda, this condition is similar to tamakasvasa. Tamakasvasa occurs due to kapha and vata.

At Radhakrishna Ayurvedic Hospital, we effectively cure asthma with the use of ayurvedic medicines which reduces the recurrence and also the severity of the disease. In chronic conditions, panchakarma, in the form of vamana or virechana based on the patient's condition is given for better relief.

Intestitial lung disease

Intestitial lung disease is a group of disorders causing scarring of lung tissue. It can be caused by long term exposure to chemicals, auto-immune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, smoking, gastro-esophageal reflux disease and due to intake of certain drugs. The symptoms include dry cough, chest discomfort, fatigue and shortness of breath. In severe cases lung transplant may be necessary. In Ayurveda, intestitial lung disease is a pranavahasrotovikara occuring primarily due to kapha and vatadosha.

At Radhakrishna Ayurvedic Hospital, we treat patients suffering from Intestitial lung disease with Ayurvedic medicines which ensure the decreased need for Oxygentherapy. The condition can be managed without further progression of the disease.