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To know the effect of Shunti arka Nebulization and shunti varti Dhumapana in Bronchial Asthma.

Phase 2/3
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Moderate persistent asthma. Ayurveda Condition: TAMAKASVASAH,
Registration Number
CTRI/2022/10/046253
Lead Sponsor
Dr Amrutha D
Brief Summary

Tamakashwasa is one such disease of pranavaha strotas caused due to vitiation of vatakapha dosha, producing symptoms like peenasa, ghurghuruka shabda, atiteevravega shwasa, pranaprapeedaka kasa etc. Classics have explained the management with the help of vamana, virechana, dhumapana, sweda and oral medications. On observing the breathing pattern, pathological changes and clinical features, tamakashwasa nearly corresponds with Bronchial asthma.  Tamakashwasa in severe condition is life threatening and needs emergency supportive measures. Acharya chakrapani states tamakashwasa can be treated with dhumapana alone without vamana if a condition is arising out of alpadosha. Acharya sushrutha have also explained dhumapana as one of the pradhanakarma as it does kaphapakarshana in tamakashwasa. Shunti Arka is mentioned as one among the shwasaghna arka and it holds the ushna properties to balance vatakapha dosha. Hence nebulization and dhumapana using shunti is useful to manage mild to moderate symptoms of tamakashwasa with certain modification, can be best alternative method for the management of tamakashwasa.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

1.Lakshanas of vegakaleena tamakashwasa 2.Signs and symptoms bronchial asthma (mild to moderate condition acc to GINA parameters) 3.20-60 years of age 4.PEF rate: 60-90% 5.Spirometry (FEV): 60-80%.

Exclusion Criteria

<60% 2.Spirometry <60% 3.H/o Cardiac involvement, Cyanosis 4.Any anatomical defect in airway and other complicated Respiratory disorders like TB, Emphysema, Chronic airway limitation •Uncontrolled Diabetes mellitus and Hypertension.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Relief in the symptoms of vegakaleena tamakashwasaBefore treatment - 1st day | After treatment - 5th day | follow up - 12th day
•Kasa with kaphastheevana (cough with expectoration)Before treatment - 1st day | After treatment - 5th day | follow up - 12th day
•Nocturnal wakingBefore treatment - 1st day | After treatment - 5th day | follow up - 12th day
•Shwasa krichrata (difficulty in breathing)Before treatment - 1st day | After treatment - 5th day | follow up - 12th day
•Ghurghuruka (wheezing)Before treatment - 1st day | After treatment - 5th day | follow up - 12th day
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
•PEF•Spirometry

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Government Ayurveda Medical college and hospital, Bengaluru-09

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Bangalore, KARNATAKA, India

Government Ayurveda Medical college and hospital, Bengaluru-09
🇮🇳Bangalore, KARNATAKA, India
Dr Amrutha D C
Principal investigator
9964888984
amruthadc01@gmail.com

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