European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

PREVENTION OF RECURRENT RESPIRATORY ILLNESS IN CHILDREN BY AN AYURVEDIC REGIMEN: A CASE STUDY

Dr. Asmita Bhadre*, Dr. Anil Kale, Dr. Tirunagari Swami, Dr. Ashish Rana

ABSTRACT

The aim of Ayurveda is prevention of disease and maintenance of the health. According to Ayurveda all kinds of diseases are treated by Nidanaparivarjana. It is one of the best protective feature of Ayurveda, which aids in prevention of disease in Pediatric age. The recurrent respiratory tract infection is common problem in paediatric practice. Parental concern around recurrent respiratory infections contribute significant towards doctor visit. The prevalence of respiratory tract infections in children accounts for around 30% which itself shows the need for work in this system of body. The most important cause of death of children below 5 years of age is pneumonia causing 18% of deaths below 5 years of age, also the morbidity of respiratory illnesses is grossly 70%. The case study discussed here is of 4-year male child, who had recurrent respiratory infections and frequently received treatment but, had temporary relief and relapses were frequent. Then he came to Ayurvedic OPD and was given an Ayurvedic regimen (i.e Abhrak bhasma, Sitopladi churna and Shwaskaschintamani rasa). The child had significant relief from signs and symptoms of recurrent respiratory infections. The recurrence or the frequency of disease was found markedly reduced. Ayurvedic management proved to be beneficial in this case of recurrent respiratory illness.

Keywords: Recurrent respiratory tract illness, Nidanaparivarjana, pneumonia, Ayurvedic regimen.