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Friday 2 September 2011

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis is a medical condition which involves an abnormal dilatation of the proximal and medium sized airways in the lungs.  This is a chronic and obstructive lung disease with symptoms which include breathlessness, severe cough and hemoptysis.  Severe affliction with this medical condition can result in a complete collapse of the airways, and can cause significant morbidity and mortality.  The common causes of bronchiectasis include recurrent lung infections, bronchial obstruction, hereditary lung disorders, and some auto immune diseases.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for bronchiectasis involves treatment of the inflammation of the airways in the lungs as well as treatment to reverse the abnormal dilatation of these parts.  Treatment is also aimed at any known cause of the disease.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a strong anti-inflammatory action and also have a specific affinity for the respiratory tract as well as the lungs, are used in high doses for prolonged periods in order to bring about a significant improvement in the pathology of bronchiectasis, which in turn relieves symptoms significantly.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment is also aimed at treating recurrent lung infections as well as recurrent allergic conditions such as bronchial asthma, as well as chronic bronchitis.  If the affected individual is known to suffer from some auto immune disorder, this condition also needs to be treated concurrently.  In addition to giving Ayurvedic herbal medicines to reduce the inflammation and dilatation, herbal medicines are also given to improve the strength of the lungs as well as the respiratory mucosa.

Most people affected with bronchiectasis need regular treatment for about six to eight months in order to get significant improvement from the symptoms and to get noticeable relief from recurrent attacks of lung infections.  Usually, people affected with bronchiectasis also require treatment to bring about an improvement in the general strength and stamina of the body, so as to bring about a general improvement in the patient’s condition.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines can thus these judiciously utilised in the successful management and treatment of bronchiectasis.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com