AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS (IPF) - A CASE REPORT
Dr. Naiya D. Upadhyay*, Dr. Jagruti R. Parmar and Dr. Manish V. Patel
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is defined as a chronic fibrosing interstitial lung disease of
unknown etiology, characterized by irreversible loss of lung function due to fibrosis, which manifests as
symptoms of increasing dry coughing, dyspnoea and impaired quality of life. Main Clinical Findings: 56 years
old male patient come to OPD with the complaint of shortness of breath while walking or exertion, dry coughing,
gradual weight loss since past 3 years. Diagnosis: The patient consulted a local physician, and following various
diagnostic imaging procedures, was subsequently referred to a Pulmonologist. The Pulmonologist diagnosed the
patient with IPF. Interventions:The patient was treated through OPD level with oral medicaments Talisadi
churna + Vishana bhasma + Svasakuthara rasa + Shuddha tankana, Vasa ghanavati, Tab Shallaki, Mallasindura,
Panchatikta ghrita (shamanartha snehapana) and Chyavanaprasa rasayana avaleha. Outcome: The patient
experiences symptomatic relief, with improved respiratory sounds at rest. The ability to walk without shortness of
breath has been restored, and there is an evident improvement in Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR).
Conclusions: Additional research utilizing this treatment regimen for IPF patients will emphasize its reliability
and validity.
Keywords: Ayurveda; Dyspnoea; Idiopathic lung fibrosis; Pneumonitis; Lung disease; dry coughing.
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