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Ayurvedic Perspective of Eosinophilic Lung Disease/Pulmonary Eosinophilia

Abstract

Eosinophilic lung disease/ pulmonary eosinophilia is a condition in which basically there is the accumulation of eosinophils in the pulmonary pathway due to any of the associated conditions such as various infections, allergies, parasites, malignancies, autoimmune processes, obstructive lung diseases and various others. Lungs are considered as one of the most important organs for life as it supports our breathing. As each cell of the body needs an abundance of oxygen for living, that is only possible if our lungs work properly. The oxygen gets exchanged with the carbon dioxide present in the cells of the body which is the waste and can be eliminated with the help of lungs. So it is important to keep lungs healthy for maintaining overall health of the body. Let’s discuss further all the details of pulmonary eosinophilia and its ayurvedic management.

INTRODUCTION

Pulmonary Eosinophilia / Eosinophilic lung disease is a condition that is associated with the lodgement of the eosinophils in the lungs and the respiratory tract. This can occur due to any of the pathologies caused in the respiratory tract which further leads to an increase in the eosinophil and its accumulation. Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell and are part of the immune system. Eosinophils are usually built up with the reaction to any kind of infection, inflammation and allergen in the respiratory tract. As per ayurveda it can be correlated to the pranavaha sroto dushti, further we are going to discuss the causes, symptoms and diagnosis of Pulmonary Eosinophilia.

Eosinophilic lung disease

CAUSES

The causes of Pulmonary eosinophilia include various things depending upon the type. As it is generally divided into three types that are idiopathic which have unknown causes, the second one is secondary pulmonary eosinophilia which includes the causes such as certain drugs, parasites, allergies, etc. The last type is eosinophilic vasculitis in which inflammation of blood vessels occurs that prevents the blood flow which further causes the damage to the tissues and vital organs mainly occurs due to allergies and asthma.

Following are some of the common drugs and infections that can lead to Pulmonary Eosinophilia.

Drugs

Penicillin
Nitrofurantoin
Tetracycline

Infections

Aspergillus fumigatus fungi
Parasitic infections due to schistosomiasis, ascaris, microfilariasis, strongyloidiasis

SYMPTOMS

The following are the symptoms of Primary Eosinophilia

Dry cough
Chest pain
Fever
Rash
General debility
Wheezing
Rapid breathing
Shortness of breath

Beside the above Symptoms, Pulmonary Eosinophilia Consists of the Symptoms Mostly Associated with Respiratory Tract Issues.

DIAGNOSIS

Diagnosis of Pulmonary Eosinophilia includes a complete history with clinical evaluation and various laboratory tests. Also a physical examination is to be done which on rule out will come out with a wheezing sound in lungs. Various imaging techniques play an important role in ruling out pulmonary eosinophilia. Chest x – ray and CT scan is one of the most important tests to be done. Another test of bronchoalveolar lavage is needed for clearing the doubt in diagnosis. Blood tests are generally done to rule out the number of eosinophils and analysis of sputum is also important for evaluating the presence of any of the possible parasites.

AYURVEDIC VIEW OF EOSINOPHILIC LUNG DISEASE / PULMONARY EOSINOPHILIA

Ayurveda Eosinophilic Lung Disease / Pulmonary eosinophilia can be correlated to Pranavaha sroto dushti. Before studying what is Pranavaha sroto dushti let us discuss what is pranavaha srotas. Pranavaha srotas are the channels in the body that help in carrying oxygen (a life element). These channels originate from hridya (heart) and rasa vahini dhamanis (the channels in our body that transports nutrients to all body parts.

Causes of vitiation of Pranavaha Srotas

Kshaya (depletion of tissues), veg vdharana (suppressing natural urges), ruksha ahara sewan (intake of dry food items), vyama abhyasa with kshudha (exercise on hunger), ati shasa (working more than one’s physical capacity).

Symptoms of vitiation of Pranavaha Srotas

Prolonged breathing, shortness of breath, difficult breathing, intermittent breathing, abnormal sounds during breathing, painful breathing. So for relieving the symptoms of pranavaha sroto dushti , Planet Ayurveda formulated a list of herbal remedies that we are going to discuss further.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR MANAGING PULMONARY EOSINOPHILIA

Planet ayurveda is a clinic that helps you with getting rid of your problem in an ayurvedic way. All their remedies are formed under the guidance and supervision of M.D. ayurveda doctors and 100% purely vegetarian. Also while formulating their remedies they take care that any kind of added synthetic material should not be added to it like any sort of resins, fiber, color, preservatives and all. Now let us go through those herbal remedies that will ease your symptoms of Pulmonary eosinophilia.

Following are The List of Herbal Remedies by Planet Ayurveda that Helps in the Management of Pulmonary Eosinophilia:

ALLER-G CARE
PREMIUM BLOOD CLEANSE
TULSI CAPSULES
RESPI-SUPPORT
KAAS-HAR CHURNA

Herbs for Eosinophilic lung disease

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. ALLER-G CARE

Aller-G Care by Planet Ayurveda is a herbal remedy in capsule form which consists of various standardized herbal extracts such as Haridra (Curcuma longa), neem (Azadirachta indica), shirish (Albizia lebbeck), and ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). These capsules help in alleviating the symptoms of pulmonary eosinophilia by eliminating any type of allergens from the body. It also prevents the growth of allergens in the body due to the presence of antioxidant properties.

2. PREMIUM BLOOD CLEANSE

Premium blood cleanse is a herbal remedy formulated by Planet Ayurveda in capsule form. These capsules consist of herbal extracts like haridra (Curcuma longa) and neem (Azadirachta indica). This formulation consists of the properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, blood purifier, antihelminthic, etc. These capsules help in the detoxification of the blood as well as maintain the levels of blood components which aids in the formation of healthy and cleansed blood. So by cleansing of blood eosinophils get depleted and there is the alleviation of symptoms of Pulmonary Eosinophilia.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water.

3. TULSI CAPSULES

Tulsi capsules by Planet Ayurveda consist of the standardized extract of herb tulsi (Ocimum sanctum). Tulsi provides various health benefits especially for the respiratory system. It consists of anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-allergic and antitussive properties. It boosts up the immunity levels and prevents all types of infections thus restricting Pulmonary eosinophilia. Tulsi is a very potent herb for lungs and helps in maintaining the overall health of the respiratory system.

4. RESPI-SUPPORT

Respi-Support is a very effective herbal remedy in a capsule form formulated by Planet Ayurveda. This herbal remedy includes the standardized extract of karchoor (Curcuma zedoaria), bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum), pippali (Piper longum) and two more herbs. All the herbs consist of hot potency which helps in reducing vata and kapha dosha so it is helpful in managing the symptoms of Pulmonary Eosinophilia. As the aggravation of kapha and vata dosha is responsible for the vitiation in the respiratory tract, this remedy is very helpful in Pulmonary Eosinophilia patients. Respi-support capsules mainly help in relieving the symptoms such as difficulty in breathing, prolonged breathing, shortness of breath and various other problems while breathing.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

5. KAAS-HAR CHURNA

Kaas-Har Churna is available in powder form by Planet Ayurveda. The herbal powder consists of various lung supportive herbs such as vanshlochan (Bambusa arundinacea), Pippali (Piper longum), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum) and Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylenica). This herbal formulation aids in reducing kapha dosha in the respiratory pathway and helps in relieving the major symptoms of pulmonary eosinophilia such as dry cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, rapid breathing and various others.

Dosage: 1 tsp twice daily with honey after meals.

Contact Planet Ayurveda to provide you the costing / ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or call at +91-172-5214040 Or Check Website – www.PlanetAyurveda.com

CONCLUSION

Eosinophilic lung disease / pulmonary eosinophilia is a condition in which basically there is the accumulation of eosinophils in the pulmonary pathway due to any of the associated conditions. The main causes of pulmonary eosinophilia are various infections, allergies, parasites, malignancies, autoimmune processes, obstructive lung diseases and various others. The main symptoms included Dry cough, Chest pain, Fever, Rash, General debility, Wheezing, Rapid breathing and Shortness of breath. Other symptoms depend upon the pathology of the disease. Patients who are suffering from pulmonary eosinophilia follow a healthy diet and lifestyle along with herbal remedies by planet ayurveda to get rid of this disease. All the remedies are 100% pure so feel free to consume these herbal remedies and get rid of your problem.

Abstract

Asthma is one of the most common respiratory disorders in recent times. It is also one of the most common chronic respiratory conditions in children. The advancement in technology and research techniques, the diagnosis of asthma is easier than in the past. Modern medicinal science manages the condition of asthma through various corticosteroids, etc. The ayurvedic approach of managing asthma is unique and uses medicinal herbs to improve the respiratory health of the individual. The condition of bronchial asthma along with its symptoms and management according to Ayurveda will be discussed in the following article.

Introduction

Asthma is a respiratory disorder that causes inflammation in the airways for a prolonged period of time and presents various symptoms. The air pathways become narrower and are observed to be filled with mucus. Bronchial asthma is a chronic, intermittent, inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by episodes of wheezing, coughing, breathlessness and chest tightness. It is usually reversible but can be severe or even fatal in some cases. This will lead to the obstruction in the normal pathway of air and will lead to the presentation of various respiratory and systemic difficulties. There can be various causes or factors that may trigger the attack of asthma which will be discussed as follows.

Causes of Bronchial Asthma

The exact cause underlying the condition of bronchial asthma is not known yet. There could be various factors that may trigger the asthma attack. Usually, environmental and genetic factors are responsible for the attack of asthma. Some of the most common trigger factors are anxiety, stress, perfumes or strong smells, extreme weather conditions (extreme hot, extreme cold, etc.), strenuous physical activity, pollutants, chemicals, etc. The exposure to these factors may lead to the asthmatic attack and lead to the presentation of various symptoms which will be described as follows.

Symptoms of Bronchial Asthma

The symptoms of bronchial asthma differ from patient to patient. The common symptoms that may be seen are cough, wheezing, breathlessness, pain in chest, tightness in chest, trouble or difficulty in sleeping due to breathlessness, whistling sound in the chest while breathing. These symptoms may worsen over time if not treated properly. The modern and ayurvedic management will be described in the following content as follows.

Treatment of Bronchial Asthma As Per The Modern Science Perspective

The management of bronchial asthma will depend on the symptoms faced by the patient as well as the state of the body. The usual line of treatment of bronchial asthma includes different types of medicines such as inhalation of steroids, administration of bronchodilators, corticosteroids, anticholinergics and oxygen therapy etc. The patient is advised to practice some precautionary measures such as avoidance of the aggravating factors, avoid strenuous activity, practice breathing exercises, drink plenty of fluids, etc.

Treatment of Bronchial Asthma As Per The Perspective of Ayurveda

In the ayurvedic perspective, the balance between the three doshas (vata, pitta, kapha) is known to establish the health of the body, and any imbalance in the levels of these doshas will result in depletion of health. In the ayurvedic literature, bronchial asthma can be correlated with tamak shwas. The tamak shwas is caused mainly due to the aggravation of kapha dosha. The aggravation of kapha dosha leads to the obstruction of the air channels and blocks the normal flow of air. This leads to spasms in the bronchial tree and gets accumulated in the respiratory tract, choking the natural flow of air resulting in asthma and wheezing. The condition of bronchial asthma is considered a vata kaphaja disease and the main aim of the management is to remove the excessive mucus and inflammation. The treatment protocol will include panchakarma procedures along with the administration of ayurvedic herbal medicines. The panchkarma will include swedana karma (sudation), vamana karma (therapeutic emesis), Virechana karma (therapeutic purgation), etc. There are a variety of herbs useful in managing the condition of bronchial asthma such as ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, licorice, pippali, etc. There are numerous home remedies that can help to manage the condition of bronchial asthma which will be described as follows.

Home Remedies For Bronchial Asthma

Ginger – Half a cup of ginger tea mixed with 2-3 crushed garlic cloves can be taken to reduce the inflammation and mucus accumulation in the airways. Ginger helps in managing the inflammation of the mucosal lining of the respiratory tract, hence improves the condition of bronchial asthma.

Cinnamon – Mix one teaspoon of cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon trikatu into a cup of boiling water and drink it twice a day. Cinnamon helps in decreasing inflammation and loosening the mucus of the bronchial tree and thus helps in managing asthma.

Licorice – Add half a teaspoon of licorice and half teaspoon of ginger to prepare a herbal tea which is very good for improving asthma. Licorice has anti – inflammatory and mucolytic properties that help in restoring the normal breathing in the patients suffering from bronchial asthma.

Pippali – Pippali powder can be consumed along with honey regularly to prevent recurrent attacks. Pipali shows effective improvement in health of the patients suffering from bronchial asthma as it contains anti inflammatory properties.

Turmeric – Turmeric helps to prevent asthma attacks and keeps allergies at the bay. It is a natural component that helps to boost the immune system of the body and makes it more resistant to various types of allergies. It contains natural anti-inflammatory properties It helps to reduce the inflammation caused by allergens. It is helpful in managing the condition of bronchial asthma.

Ayurvedic Formulations Useful in Bronchial Asthma

There are various ayurvedic formulations that are known to improve the health of the respiratory system of the body. The ayurvedic preparations useful in the condition of bronchial asthma (tamak shwas) are Vasavaleha, Kantakari Avaleha, Vyaghriharitaki, Kanakasava, Talisadi churna, Sitopaladi churna, Shwas kuthar ras, mahalakshmi vilas ras, etc.

Conclusion

The principles of Ayurveda emphasise on removing the disease right from the roots and not merely suppressing the symptoms. This can be done using ayurvedic preparations and following a healthy diet and lifestyle. Bronchial asthma can be managed effectively through ayurvedic remedies and formulations. For more detail of our products check out our website www.PlanetAyurveda.com and for queries you can send your queries to our email id herbalremedies123@yahoo.com.

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Ayurvedic Perspective of Eosinophilic Lung Disease/Pulmonary Eosinophilia

Abstract

INTRODUCTION