Abstract

Dr. Sumit Kumar*, Dr. D. C. Singh, Dr. Keerti Verma and Dr. Reena Dixit

ABSTRACT

In the present era Kasa is the most common disease affecting a large number of population. Kasa is one of the Pranvaha Strotodusthijanya Vyadhi. As rightly explained by Acharya Charak the main vitiating factors in the disease Kasa are Kapha and Vata. The increased Kapha forms a sort of Upalepa in Pranavaha Srotas obstructing the normal pathway of vayu, leading to its vitiation. Acharyas have described definition, etiological factors, prodormal symptoms, types of Kasa along with all Pathya (wholesome) and Apathya (unwholesome) and therapeutic measures. It is the disease or symptom of respiratory tract occurring due to obstruction of Vata Dosha and its reverse movement. Kasa is one of the most frequent complaints in day to day practise, which is also a symptom of several systemic diseases. Kasa has been described as an independent disorder as well as symptom in several diseases. In the present review Kasa is correlated with Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI), a term for almost any kind of infectious disease process involving the nasal passages, pharynx and bronchi. It is characterized by upper airway inflammation and edema, sometimes accompanied by a cough. Upper respiratory tract infections can be caused by a wide range of bacteria and viruses and involves the nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx, and the large airways.[1]