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DUSHTA PRATISHYAYA (CHRONIC SINUSITIS) AND IT’S MANAGEMENT THROUGH PRADHAMANA NASYA – A CASE STUDY

Deshmukh RD.*, Dhakate VG., Deshmukh PD., Ingle AM. and Barde RR.

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Introduction: Dushta pratishyaya is a condition which results due to improper management of Pratishaya. Pratishyaya is clinically resembles with chronic sinusitis in modern science. Sinusitis is the inflammation of mucus membrane of paranasal sinuses. Environmental pollution and modified lifestyle is the main cause behind chronic sinusitis. Its prevalence is 27.5% in north India. Modern medical science has effective treatment in initial stage, while only surgical intervention can help in later stage. Among Panchkarma, Pradhaman nasya drain out urdhwa jatrugat vata and kapha doshas which are prominent in Dushta pratishyaya, thus this Shodhan nasya is selected for study. Aim: To study the role of Pradhamana nasya in the management of Dushta pratishyaya w.s.r. to chronic sinusitis. Objectives: To study the role of Pradhamana nasya to reduce the symptoms of Dushta pratishyaya w.s.r. to chronic sinusitis. Materials and Methods: 1) Nidanparivarjana 2) Single clinical trial of Pradhamana nasya with Katphala churna in muchuti matra given for 5days followed by 7days gap upto 3 settings with Sitopaladi churna 3gm bd orally. Conclusion: Ayurvedic Shodhana karma and medicines help in management of Dushta pratishyaya.

Keywords: Dushta pratishyaya, Chronic sinusitis, Shodhana nasya, Pradhamana nasya, Kataphala churna.