Abstract

AYURVEDIC AND MODERN MANAGEMENT OF VEGAAVASTHA AND AVEGAVASTHA OF TAMAK SHWASA: A REVIEW STUDY

Dr. Swapnali Govind Pawar*, Dr. Rajan B. Kulkarni and Dr. Ankita Kale

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Abstract

Tamaka Shwasa, in Ayurvedic classics seems to be identical with the description of bronchial asthma in modern medicine. Bronchial asthma is a major global health problem, which can affect the population irrespective of age, sex, economical status, etc. At present, asthma is reported in 1.2 – 6.3% adults in most countries.[1] About 300 million people worldwide suffering from asthma and the number has risen by around 50% in the last decade. In India prevalence of asthma has been found to be 15-20 million people. Prevalence of asthma is more in urban areas than rural areas due to smoke, pollution and environmental factors. Five percent of children under 11 years have asthma in India. So, the present conceptual study helps to understand the disease of the modern era by the Ayurvedic perspective and contributes in the integrative approach in the management of Tamaka Shwasa or bronchial asthma.

Keywords: Tamak Shwasa, Bronchial Asthma, Vegaavastha, Avegavastha.