Ayurveda management of Pratishyaya in children

Phase 2

Not yet recruiting

Conditions: Acute upper respiratory infection,unspecified. Ayurveda Condition: PRATISYAYAH/PINASAH, (2) ICD-10 Condition: J309||Allergic rhinitis, unspecified, (3) ICD-10 Condition: J308||Other allergic rhinitis,

Lead Sponsor: Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital Hassan

Brief Summary: Pratishyaya is one of the Urdvajatrugatavikara ,vata and kapha are said to be the predominant doshas.The symptoms of Rhinitis shows resemblance with the lakshana of Pratishyaya explained in Ayurveda classics.Pratishyaya is one of the disease in which the inflammation of mucous membrane of the nose is observed.It is characterised by Nasasrava(running nose), Nasavrodha(nasal blockage), Kshvathu(sneezing), Shirashoola(headache), Gandha ajana(loss of smell)etc.

Rhinitis is the inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane. Rhinitis is the irritation and inflammation of the some internal areas of the nose. The inflammation results in the generation of excessive amount of mucous,commonly producing the runny nose as well as nasal congestion and post nasal drip.Rhinitis is caused by chronic and acute inflammation of mucous membrane of the nose due to viruses,bacteria,allergens. Rhinitis describes a group of symptoms including rhinorrhea,itching and sneezing that are caused by irritation and congestion in the nose.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

Children between the age group of 2-6 years.
Children with Pratishyaya of recent onset within one week.
Children irrespective of gender, religion and socio-economic status fulfilling the diagnostic criteria.

Exclusion Criteria

Congenital anomalies related to respiratory system.
Lower respiratory tract infection.
Jwara(>100oF) 4.
Dushtapratishyaya, Raktapratishyaya and Sannipatajapratishyaya.
Chronic rhinitis, Sinusitis, Asthma, Infectious diseases like T.B. and other systemic disorders which interfere during the course of treatment.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Reduction in symptoms of Pratishyaya like Nasasrava, Kshvathu, Ghranoparodha,Jwara, Kasa etc	Tulasi Arka orally administrated for 7 days & Response of drug compound will be assessed on 0, 4th & 8th day. Follow up assessment will be done on 14th day.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Patient well being,symptoms of Pratishyaya are reduced.	Tulasi Arka orally administrated for 7 days & Response of drug compound will be assessed on 0, 4th & 8th day. Follow up assessment will be done on 14th day.

Locations (1): SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital
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Hassan, KARNATAKA, India
SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital
🇮🇳Hassan, KARNATAKA, India
Dr Anjali
Principal investigator
7795625140
anj3126@gmail.com