Pleurisy an inflammation of the pleura, the lining of the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs

Pleurisy refers to that condition when the covering membrane over the lungs gets inflamed. The membrane is known as pleura. The nomenclature of this dysfunction is derived from the membrane which is affected during this ailment. PLEURISY CLASSIFICATION Generally, pleurisy is classified into three categories. The classification is based on the effects that emanate as [...]

Hiccups Dietary Regimen, Treatment, Symptoms & Causes

The typical natures of hiccups are acute spasmodic sounds in the throat. They are produced by the sudden spasms of the diaphragm and the glottis. AYURVEDIC INTERPRETATION Hiccups are known as Bikka roga in Ayurvedic terminology. Varied symptoms are involved consequent upon the Doshas involved in causing the ailment. DIETARY REGIMEN The patient should be [...]

Haemoptysis or Hemoptysis A Lung Cancer Or Tuberculosis Treatment & Dietary Regimen

Haemoptysis is common among patients suffering from lung cancer and/or tuberculosis (TB). Haemoptysis refers to that typical syndrome when a person spits blood while coughing. Sometimes, mucus accompanies the blood. AYURVEDIC INTERPRETATION Haemoptysis is included in the group of ailments commonly termed as Urdhvaga Rakta pitta according to Ayurvedic principles. DIETARY REGIMEN The patient should [...]

Bronchitis “inflammation of mucous membranes bronchi in lungs” causes symptoms & treatment

Bronchitis results in the inflammation of the bronchi in the lungs. Such inflammation can be caused by different types of bacteria or germs. As a result, the patient coughs out phlegm which is a mucous-purulent substance. BRONCHITIS TYPES Depending on the nature of the phlegm, Bronchitis can be of many types. On the other hand, [...]

Bronchial Asthma Causes, Symptoms, Dietary Regimen & Treatment

Bronchial Asthma is one of the most common types of asthma. Bronchial Asthma originates in the various parts of the gastro-intestinal tract including the tummy. Bronchial asthma also involves the lungs and the heart. SYMPTOMS OF BRONCHIAL ASTHMA The common symptoms of Bronchial Asthma are indigestion, diarrhoea or even constipation. It has been commonly observed [...]

Respiratory System “Tuberculosis TB” its treatment dietary regimen symptoms and causes

AILMENTS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM This important section on the ailments afflicting the human respiratory system has been divided into the following six sub-sections. (1) Tuberculosis; (2) Pleurisy; (3) Hiccups; (4) Haemoptysis; (5) Bronchitis; and (6) Bronchial Asthma. Let’s analyse each one of them in detail: 1. TUBERCULOSIS Tuberculosis is known as Rajayakshma. Tuberculosis is [...]