Ayurvedic management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease using the treatment principles of tamaka swasa - A case report

Chronic respiratory diseases like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease can significantly lower a person's quality of life by limiting their ability to engage in daily activities such as work and leisure. In this era of increasing pollution and changing living habits this disease is been diagnosed in huge numbers. COPD patients are on lifelong medications and they are having very low quality of life. Even though the current available conventional management is commendable, there are certain limitations including side effects. Āyurveda offers more advantages, like improved quality of life with no known negative effects. Kāsa and śvāsa, the diseases caused by vitiation of prāṇavaha srotas. include detailed descriptions of symptoms comparable to those of COPD and how to manage it. This case study aims to investigate if an Ayurvedic treatment plan can effectively lessen the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. An ex-smoker, 57-year male patient with Cough, Sputum Production and Difficulty in breathing was treated by protocol comprising of Deepana- pachana with panchakola churna, Snehapana with kantakari ghrita, Sodhana with vidangatanduladi churna and Pippali Vardhamana Rasayana and marked improvement was perceived.