Asthma is a disease of the larger & medium sized airway of the lungs that occurs if and when there is obstruction to outflow of air from the lungs. Since, enough air does not reach the lungs for exchange of gases, there is hurried breathing to compensate for it.
Asthma is a respiratory disease in which the air passages in the lungs periodically become obstructed or blocked. It interferes with the process by which oxygen is delivered to the body’s cells.
Types of Asthma
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Asthma triggered by allergies is called extrinsic asthma, allergic or atopic asthma. |
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Asthma Triggered by respiratory infections, stress, and inhalation of chemical irritants is called intrinsic asthma. |
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Asthma can be triggered due to change in seasons. |
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While doing exercises asthma can be triggered by shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, due to bronchospasms. |
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Longer asthmatic episodes are chronic asthma. |
Physiological factors causing asthma
Factors like suffocation of lungs during birth process leads to weakening of lungs and can evolve as asthma and genetically also it can be inherited from the parents.
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Plant pollen allergy |
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House dust |
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Fungi |
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Food allergy such as milk, wheat, egg, fish etc |
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Insects, animal fur |
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Climatic conditions |
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Low immune system |
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Family history prone to allergies |
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Psychological factors causing asthma
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Existing under dominating personalities |
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Fear of facing deadlines |
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Suppression of thoughts |
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Self doubt |
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Inability to deal with ambiguity etc… |
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Impatient and impulsive behavior |
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Lack of adaptability |
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All these could lead to the formation of feelings such as worry, apprehension, anxiety, and panic resulting in muscular tension and contraction around the bronchioles.
Over a period of time, these tendencies can cause muscle spasms and weakening of the bronchioles, which can then lead to asthma.
Holistic Perspective
According to our ancient science the kapha dosha combines with ‘pranavayu’ leading to obstruction in the respiratory passage (called ‘pranavaha srotasa’ in Ayurveda) causing a condition called as SWAS ROGA or “Asthma”.
Our approach for diagnosis
Identifying the cause is the most important aspect. A detail consultation which includes the Prakruthi analysis both at the physical and psychological level and the 4 level approaches for assessing the extent of imbalance, a customized treatment plan will be prepared with the unique Ojas treatment methodology.
