DISEASES OF THE NOSE AND THROAT, THEIR MODERN AND AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT
Amrendra Kumar*
ABSTRACT
Shalakya Tantra is a part of Ashtanga Ayurveda works around the pathological conditions of Shiras, Karna, Nasa and Mukha. It provides preservation and restoration of the functioning of Indriyas. In modern medicine ENT department or otolaryngology work similarly and helps to treat ear, nose and throat conditions. This field addresses nasal and upper respiratory tract diseases which may occurs due to the factors such as a lifestyle, poor diet, stress, air pollution and occupational hazards, etc. Ayurveda advocates preventive measures as well therapeutic approaches to manage nasal and throat diseases characterizes by nasal stuffiness, fever and cough, etc. Ayurvedic drugs like Thirikadugu chooranam, Sivanaramirtham, Elavampisin chooranam, Piper longum, turmeric and Ajwain, etc. can effectively relieve these symptoms associated with nasal and throat conditions. Nasya therapy is specifically advices for such conditions along with preventive measures such as Gandusha and Kavala. Rasayana therapy meant for immunity boosting purpose helps to prevent sinus infections. This article presented Ayurveda and modern aspects on the diseases of nose and throat.
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