Abstract

CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS OF DUSHTA PRATISHYAYA W.S.R TO CHRONIC SINUSITIS

*Dr. Richa Mohan

Abstract

After explaining Nasagata roga, Acharya Sushruta has devoted one separate chapter to Pratishyaya in Uttartantra.[1] Pratishyaya is a recurrent attack of rhinosinusitis and precipitate with minute etiological factors.[2] Vata is the main dosha and Kapha Pitta and Rakta are associated doshas.[3] Improper management of Pratishyaya leads to a severe and complicated condition called Dushta Pratishyaya which is very difficult to treat and causes lot of complications like Badhirya, Andhata, Ghrana nasha etc.[4] This fact itself shows that Pratishyaya has been a major problem to the physicians since long back. Nose is a sense organ which performs two functions ie olfactory and respiratory.[5] Respiratory tract infections are the most common type of infections managed by health care providers, and they are of great consequence.[6] In a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control, respiratory tract infections (upper respiratory tract infections, otitis, and lower respiratory tract infections) accounted for 16% of all outpatient visits of patients to physicians.[7]

Keywords: pratishyaya, dushta, chronic sinusitis, dosha dushti.