Abstract

A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF TAMAK SVASA: AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH TO BRONCHIAL ASTHMA

*Dr. Kiran Kumari, Dr. Sunita Dangi, Dr. Prakash Chhipa, Dr. Pramod Kumar Mishra, Dr. Brahmanand Sharma

Abstract

Bronchial asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory disorder characterized by reversible airway obstruction, inflammation, and hyperresponsiveness. In Ayurveda, this condition corresponds to Tamaka Śvāsa, a disorder of Prāṇavaha Srotas primarily involving the vitiation of Vāta and Kapha doṣa. This article reviews the classical Ayurveda understanding—its etiopathogenesis, clinical features, and management— alongside current biomedical concepts, integrating evidence from recent studies and global guidelines. The WHO estimates that 300 million people currently are suffering from bronchial asthma. 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.

Keywords: Tamaka Śvāsa, Prāṇavaha Srotas, Bronchial asthma, Vāta-Kapha, Integrative management, GINA guidelines.