European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

THE CONCEPT OF VATAJA PRATISHYAYA/ALLERGIC RHINITIS: A REVIEW

Swapna Alva*, G. Shrinivasa Acharya and Ashwini M. J.

ABSTRACT

Vyadhikshamatva (Immunity) could be easily understood as the strength of the body to prevent an invasion and the capacity of the body to combat any invasion. Various factors affect the immune system but the factors like satmya, asatmya, satmya virudhdha have significant role in the manifestation of vataja pratishyaya. Satmya (wholesome) refers to those factors when continuously used supports the healthy status of the individual. On the contrary certain factors act as unwholesome in some individuals and tend to cause diseases. The aetiological factors like dhooma (smoke), raja (dust), rutu vaishamya (seasonal variations) may not cause symptoms in all individuals but few who are atopic or sensitized will develop symptoms of vataja pratishyaya as there will be interaction between the environmental factors and individual susceptibility. This article helps in better understanding of vataja pratishyaya, vyadhikshamatva and the link between these two entities in the manifestation of the condition and thereby helping in designing an effective management.

Keywords: Vyadhikshamatva, Sahaja Bala, Vataja Pratishyaya.