ETIOPATHGENSIS, MANIFESTATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF APEENASA/PEENASA W.S.R. TO PARANASAL SINUSES

Abstract

Paranasal sinus is also described as sinusitis which is the inflammation of the mucosa in paranasal sinuses. It comprises maxillary, ethmoid, frontal and sphenoid sinuses. In Ayurveda these pathological conditions correspond to Apeenasa and Peenasa. Apeenasa and Peenasa are terms used interchangeably for paranasal sinusitis and allergic responses play vital role towards the pathogenesis of this condition. Nasal obstructions, loss of smell and taste sensation, noisy breathing, nasal discharge and congestion, etc. are major symptoms associated with disease.  Vamana, Virechana, Deepana-Pachana, Dhumapana Karma, Shirovirechana and Nasya, etc. are major therapeutic approaches can be suggested for the management of paranasal sinuses. This article highlighted etiopathgensis, manifestations and management of Apeenasa/Peenasa W.S.R. to paranasal sinuses.

 Key-Words: Ayurveda, Paranasal Sinus, Apeenasa, Peenasa, Allergy, Nasal