Ayurveda's Ancient Wisdom for RESPIRATORY HEALTH

Did you realise that in a day, you take in almost 20,000 breaths? With every breath, there is not just air that enters into the lungs but also other potentially harmful substances such as smoke, dust, particulate matter, microbes, allergens and irritants. With recent reports about the spread of HMPV in China, another virus attacking the respiratory system, respiratory tract illnesses are identified as a significant health concern worldwide.

- DR. DHATRI DATTA, MD (AYU), D.P.CH, MS (C&P)

The ancient wisdom of Ayurveda provides holistic treatment to address these concerns, which holds even more importance in the post-COVID era as the body's vital forces (doshas) are restored and empower respiratory health through prevention, diet, medicine and lifestyle modifications.

In Ayurveda, respiratory system diseases are considered as Shwasa Vyadhi. Vata and kapha doshas are the factors responsible for respiratory disorders.

Respiratory tract diseases can be classified into 2 broad categories: