ETIOPATHOGENESIS AND DIAGNOSIS OF KAPHAJA KASA, IT’S CORRELATION WITH CHRONIC BRONCHITIS
Abstract
Ayurveda described some pathological conditions as symptoms as well as disease; Kasa is one such condition which mentioned as symptom as well as independent Vyadhi in some Ayurveda texts. Ayurveda literatures encompass details about the pathogenesis, symptoms and treatments of Kasa. This condition is described as Pranavaha srothodusti janita vyadhi which affects individuals of all age groups. Kaphaja Kasa mainly dominated by Kapha Dosha along with Vatadusti. As per modern science this condition can be correlated with chronic bronchitis which is characterized by the presence of chronic cough and secretion of excessive mucous. Smoking, environmental pollution, exposure to the diversified climatic conditions and awful conductions of concept of Ahara-Vihara are major causes of this condition. Present article explores etiopathogenesis, diagnosis of Kaphaja Kasa and its correlation with chronic bronchitis.
Key-Words: Ayurveda, Kaphaja Kasa, Bronchitis, Etiopathogenesis, Pranavaha
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