Abstract

CRITICAL REVIEW OF DISEASES DUE TO KSHAVATHU VEGANIGREH FROM A MODERN PERSPECTIVE

Dr. Kamal Nayan Dangwal*, Dr. Ashwani Dimri, Dr. Deepika Bhatt, Dr. Saurabh Garg, Dr. Ruby Rani Aggarwal

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Abstract

This review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the pathophysiological effects associated with Kshavathu Veganigreh (holding the sneeze reflex). Kshavathu is one the urges that should not be held in any circumstance. Acharya Charak has explained several diseases like headache, weakness of sense organs, facial paralysis in person holding sneeze reflex. Sneezing is a natural and involuntary reflex designed to expel irritants from the nasal cavities. However, actively suppressing or holding back a sneeze can lead to detrimental consequences. By analyzing multiple studies, which includes computational fluid dynamics model study and reports of sneezerelated injuries, this review explores the risks and potential harm caused by the inhibition of sneezing. Understanding the pathophysiological effects of holding the sneeze reflex can help raise awareness about the potential hazards associated with this practice.

Keywords: Kshavathu, sneeze reflex, computational fluid dynamics, injury, respiratory tract.