Abstract

ALLERGIC RHINITIS AND ITS AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE

Shubham Bafna*, Sudha Singh, Deodas Madhavi and Wankhede Prashant*

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Abstract

Allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory disorder of the nasal mucosa marked by nasal congestion, rhinorrhea and itching often accompanied by sneezing and conjunctival inflammation. Coexisting atopic dermatitis and asthma are common. Its clinical manifestation is very much similar to Vataj Pratishyaya described in Ayurveda. Indulgence in in unsalutary lifestyle and food habits like consuming ice cream cold drinks in winter season or ill health, junk food like pizza, extra (Main ingredient maida)i.e; things that are cold and hard to digest, exposure to air conditioner, coolers, extra are the main causative factors for Pratishyaya. Physical, mental, social, environmental stress as well as climate change, in human body results in vitiation of Vata. Those unable to withstand this changes suffer from Allergic rhinitis i.e; Vataj Pratishyay.

Keywords: 1 Allergic rhinitis, Vataj Pratishyay, Pratishyay.