An Ayurvedic Management of Allergic Rhinitis

Phase 2

Not yet recruiting

Conditions: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified. Ayurveda Condition: KAPAJA-PRATISYAYAH,

Registration Number: CTRI/2023/07/055051

Lead Sponsor: Dr Ravindrakumar

Brief Summary: Prathishaya is one among the common diseases affecting respiratory system. Kaphaja prathishaya is characterised by snigdha Shukla kapha sruthi, Kandu in nasa thalu gala,shiro guruthva, shoonakshi, kasa

Based on above symptoms it can be compared with Allergic Rhinitis. It is a disorder of nose induced by an IgE mediated inflammation after Allergen exposure leading to Rhinorrhea, nasal pruritus, bilateral nasal stuffiness associated with cough,

In conventional medicinal system it is treated with antihistamines, nasal decongestants, corticosteroids, topical steroids which causes different side effects like drowsiness, thinitis medicamentosa, mucosal atrophy, several systemic disorders etc By considering these facts there is a need to develop a treatment which aims at reducing symptoms and improving immunity to overcome this condition

Nasya is a line of treatment for most of the urdhwa Jatru vikaras thus it is equally beneficial in treating kaphaja prathishyaya it is one among nasagata roga, and easily administrable in less duration of time.

In kaphaja prathishyaya, nasya with theekshna dravyas can give positive results hence Lashunadi Avapidana nasya is taken. It can improve nasal mucosa function by direct cleansing, removal of inflammatory mediators and enhancing mucociliary function. Shrungavira swarasa is taken with honey as anupana internal medication will boost the immunity as the drugs mentioned in this yoga is theekshna, ushna and rooksha which act as kapha hara

The drugs which are mentioned are cost effective, simple, easily available Considering above facts these treatment procedure expected to yield better results, hence the present study has been taken

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Not Yet Recruiting

Sex: Not specified

Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

1. Irrespective of Gender, Occupation, Religion, Socio-Economic status 2) Subjects presenting with classical features of kaphoja prathishyaya.
1. Age group between 18-60 years.

Exclusion Criteria

Subjects contraindicated for Nasyakarma 2) Subjects suffering from other systemic and infectious disease like Uncontrolled Diabetes, HTN, TB, HIV shall be excluded 3) Subjects suffering with polyps, DNS requiring surgical intervention 4) Pregnant and lactating women.

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1) Absolute Eosinophil Count	58 days
2) Erythrocyte Sedimentation. Rate	58 days

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1) Nasal discharge	2) Itching in Nose, Eyes & Pharynx

Trial Locations

Locations (1): Sri Jayachamarajendra Institute Of Indain Medicine Hospital
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Bangalore, KARNATAKA, India
Sri Jayachamarajendra Institute Of Indain Medicine Hospital
🇮🇳Bangalore, KARNATAKA, India
Dr Ravindrakumar
Principal investigator
9740481313
Monika.raj1997@gmail.com