Successful Ayurvedic Treatment of Chronic Allergic Bronchitis associated with Nasal and Eye Allergies : A Case Study

The hypersensitivity reactions are produced by our body when exposed to certain types of allergens. Hypersensitivity reactions result in an allergy to the skin or eyes or nose. These reactions lead to chronic diseases in some if not treated well.

An allergy occurs when our body gets exposed to various types of allergens including, pollen, dust, certain types of fragrances, smoke, food and certain drugs. 

As per Ayurveda, Allergic reactions occur in our body due to domination or imbalance of the three doshas of our body. So, the Ayurvedic treatment involves the balancing of the three doshas. 

Abstract

There are 13 internal and 7 external channels in our body that lead to the manifestation of allergies. Ancient Ayurveda explains Hypersensitivity as Srotasam Atipravruti,  which is body channel hyperactivity. When these channels are exposed to allergens/Aam, symptoms can be seen in the patient. The dominance of any one of the three doshas can be a cause of allergic reactions, mainly Kapha Vata’s predominance is evident. Symptoms include but are not limited to sneezing, headache, runny nose, itchy eyes, itchy nose and ears, mild inflammation, dryness, coughing, inflammation of the bronchi, fatigue, fever and chills. The patient had undergone allopathic treatment even though it provided symptomatic relief but reoccurring the allergic condition is common. But IAFA® by Dr Sahil Gupta is a well-known allergy institute with the most effective Ayurvedic treatment of Allergy, and Dr Gupta is an Ayurvedic allergy specialist whose treatment is well known not only in India but you can also hear from the patients of Canada, Australia and the US. So, the patient had decided to undergo Alternative treatment of Chronic Allergic Bronchitis under the guidance of Dr Sahil Gupta at IAFA®. 

Keywords: Ayurvedic treatment of Allergy, Alternative treatment of Chronic Allergic Bronchitis, Ayurvedic treatment of allergic conjunctivitis and ayurvedic treatment of nasal allergy. 

Case Study

• Patient Name: Anuradha
• Age: 30 years old
• Gender: Female
• Location: Madhya Pradesh
• Date of Registration: 9/10/2022

Diagnosis

Chronic Allergic Bronchitis, Allergic Rhinitis and Allergic Conjunctivitis.

Introduction

Pollen, dust, food, and certain types of drugs are the allergens that are mainly responsible for the immune system of our body to produce hypersensitivity reactions which result in the various types of allergies. As per Ayurveda, domination of any one type of dosha is Pitta, Vata or Kapha. Mainly we can see Vata-Kapha predominant in the occurrence of allergic reactions in our body. 

Symptoms

1. Allergic Rhinitis: In Ayurveda, allergic rhinitis also known as Vata-Kaphaja pratishyaya. The following are the symptoms of the patient with Allergic rhinitis. IAFA® produces the most significant ayurvedic treatment of nasal allergy. 

• Runny nose
• Itchy eyes
• Watery eyes
• Nasal congestion
• Nasal discharge
• Headache
• Fatigue and fever.

2. Allergic Conjunctivitis: Predominance of Vata dosha, is the cause of Allergic conjunctivitis, in Ayurveda which is called Netra Abhishyanda and below are the common symptoms. Dr Gupta gives the most effective  Ayurvedic treatment of allergic conjunctivitis.

• Itching
• Watering
• Mild inflammation
• Red eyes
• Dryness of eyes.

3. Allergic Bronchitis: In Ayurveda, Bronchitis is included in the Swasa Roga. Here the dominant dosha is Vata along with Kapha vitiation and pranavaha srotas. Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchi which is the lining of the lungs. Bronchitis is of two types. One is Acute and the other is Chronic. Acute bronchitis lasts for a few weeks and symptoms include viral or cold infections. Chronic bronchitis lasts for months to years where the patient suffers from a prolonged mucus-producing cough. 

• Inflammation of the bronchi
• Severe cough
• Sore throat
• Shortness of breath
• Difficulty to breath
• Wheezing
• Chest pain 
• Chest discomfort
• Runny nose.

Causes

1. Allergic Rhinitis (Vata-Kapha pratishyaya): The main cause of Allergic Rhinitis as per Ayurveda is the domination of Vata dosha and the combination of Vata-Kapha dosha. Another reason may be the body’s hypersensitivity, where our immune system reacts to allergens and produces antibodies to fight against allergens and resulting in the inflammation of the body.

The common allergens include: 

• Dust mites
• Pollen and spores
• Animals like cat
• Work-related allergens like wood dust
• Urine and saliva.

2. Allergic Conjunctivitis (Netra Abhishyanda): It can be due to exposure to various types of allergens like dust, pollen, and mold. Allergic conjunctivitis is of two types, seasonal and perennial conjunctivitis. Seasonal conjunctivitis may last for the summer or spring months and perennial conjunctivitis lasts throughout the year.
3. Allergic Bronchitis (Swasa Roga): The risk factors for allergic bronchitis include old age, female, previous allergies and working in a job where continuous exposure to coal mining, and chemical fumes. The other causes include:

• Air pollution
• Dust
• Smoke
• Cigarette smoke
• Chemical fumes
• Pollen.

Upon thorough examination of the patient’s symptoms and causes, Dr Sahil Gupta St IAFA® was finally diagnosed with Nasal and eye Allergy along with allergic Bronchitis.

Diagnosis: Allergic Rhinitis, Allergic conjunctivitis and Allergic Bronchitis.

Treatment:

Dr Gupta’s Ayurvedic treatment of Allergy includes external and internal treatment procedures.

1. EXTERNAL PROCEDURE:

A. FOR NASAL: Pratimarsha Nasya Karma with 

• Nasa Yoga Grutham: 4-6 drops bilateral nostrils twice a day at early morning and bedtime.
• Nasal All Clear X Drops: 2-4 drops bilateral nostrils twice in day in the morning 1 hour after Nasa Yoga Grutham and early evening before Nasa Yoga Ghrutham.

Procedure: In the early morning and late-night gently massage Nasal All Clear X Drops on your forehead, paranasal sinus area and nasal area for 5 minutes.

1. Lie down in a supine position (horizontally with the face & torso facing up) with the head slightly lower side.
2. Tilt up the tip of your nose with your left middle finger and close one nostril with your thumb. 
3. Hold breath (after deep inhalation) for a while and administer slowly 2 drops of Nasal All Clear X Drops with a dropper in the open nostril near the nasal septum. 
4. Continue breathing till the drops go inside. Repeat the same procedure in another nostril. 
5. Stay in the same position for 5 minutes with continuous deep breathing. Spit out excess Kapha, if any and gargle with lukewarm water, if required. 

B. FOR EYES: For Allergic conjunctivitis, IAFA® recommends the patient’s Ayurvedic treatment of allergic conjunctivitis.

• Akshi Tarpana Grutham: Instill 1-2 drops twice a day in each eye.

2. INTERNAL PROCEDURE: 

1. IAFA Swaras Chikitsa: Jwar-Har Swaras: 30ml is mixed with water and should be taken early in the morning and in the evening, that is twice a day.

Key ingredients: Giloy stem juice, kalmegh panchang, Tulsi panchang juice, Adusa leaf juice, Choti Dudhi.

Indications: It can be used in patients suffering from runny nose, prolonged cough, sore throat, throat pain, sneezing, and chest and nasal congestion. 

Benefits of Using Swaras:

• Ancient and safest herb.
• Bypass the digestive system and rapidly absorb in the blood.
• Produces optimum benefit with no side effects.
• High potency herbal extract.
• Treat any ailment in a short period of time.
• Immunized the body.
• Do not contain any destructive ingredients.

2. IAFA Respiratory Detox Tablets: 750 mg, two tablets must be taken twice a day before meals.

Benefits of using IAFA Respiratory Detox Tablets:

• It’s a 100% unique and natural product produced under the guidance of IAFA®.
• It is used to strengthen the respiratory muscles.
• Prevents respiratory illness.
• Anti-allergic activity.
• Clears phlegm and mucus.
• Dialtes respiratory tract.

3. IAFA Respiro Detox Formula: 2gm is mixed with lukewarm water or honey and is used twice a day.

Key ingredients: Thaleespathradi choornam, Giloy satv, Tankan bhasam, Saftik bhasam, Godanti bhasam and Abhrak bhasam. 

Benefits: 

• It is an ayurvedic proprietary formula prepared by the use of 6 herbs and minerals. 
• It has anti-allergic activity.
• Prevents respiratory illness.
• Prepared by using bhasmas.
• Thaleespathradi choornam and Giloy satv have extensive Kapha and Vata pacifying action.

4. IAFA Res Chai-7: 2.5 gm or half teaspoon can be used to prepare chai. This chai can be consumed twice a day.

Key ingredients: Tulsi(leaves), Karpooravalli (root), Yashtimadhu (leaves), Changeri (leaves), Chaimomail (leaves), Talisa patra (leaves), Joofa (flower), Choti Papal (fruit), Ginger (root), Ela (seed), Dalchini (stem) and Yavakshara (powder).

Benefits: 

• It is an ayurvedic proprietary medicine prepared by using various herbs.
• Have an anti-allergic activity.
• Provide relief from rhinitis, and sinusitis.
• Reduced nasal congestion and headache.
• Prevents respiratory illness.
• Changeri and chaimomail are rich in antioxidants and vitamin c. 

This is the Ayurvedic treatment of Chronic Allergic Bronchitis.

Diet Plan Recommended by Dr. Gupta: Based on the patient’s condition and the domination of Vata and Kapha dosha, leading to accumulation of toxins (Ama Visha) due to poor digestion (agni), Dr Sahil Gupta recommends soft and easily digestible foods that have less or histamine stimulants. 

Do’s (Pathya):

• Soft and easily digestible food.
• More intake of lukewarm water.
• Fresh vegetables that are rich in fibre.
• Fresh fruits like apples and pomegranates.
• Curd in mid-noon along with black pepper.
• Green leaves and vegetables.

Don’ts (Apathya):

• High lactose diet like butter, and cheese.
• Spicy and fried foods.
• Packaged foods.
• Yeast and fermented foods.
• Fruits like banana and avocado
• Vegetables like eggplants, mushrooms and Ladyfinger.
• Nuts include peanuts, cashews and pistachios.

Herbal Remedies: Dr Sahil Gupta always suggests patients suffering from allergies include fennel water, cumin water and curry leaves in their diet which enhances Agni (digestive fire) thereby enhancing the digestion of the patient and resulting in the less release of Ama Visha. 

1. Cumin water: Add 1-2gm of cumin seeds in 60ml of water and boil it on a low flame so that the medicinal value of the herbs persists, turn off the flame after a few minutes and strain that out, now it’s ready to consume.
2. Fennel water: Add 1-2gm of fennel seeds to the 60ml of water and repeat the above-mentioned procedure for this too. After boiling for a few minutes the fennel water will be ready to consume.

Follow up: 1st month: 7/12/2022.

Dr Sahil Gupta advised the IAFA® team to follow up with the patient for about 3 months to observe the condition of the patient. 

By keeping in mind the symptoms and severity of the condition, Dr Gupta recommended the patient the following herbs: 

Treatment:

1. EXTERNAL PROCEDURE:

A. FOR NASAL: Pratimarsha Nasya Karma: with 

1. Nasa Yoga Grutham: 4-6 drops bilateral nostrils twice a day at early morning and bedtime.
2. Nasal All Clear X Drop: 2-4 drops bilateral nostrils twice in day in the morning 1 hour after Nasa Yoga Ghrutham and early evening before Nasa Yoga Ghrutham also.
3. Nasal All Clear Spray: Sprayed directly into one nostril by closing the other nostril twice or thrice a day

B. FOR EYES: 

• Akshi Tarpana Grutham: Instill 1-2 drops in each eye twice a day.

2. INTERNAL MEDICATION:

• IAFA Swaras Chikitsa:  Total Care 3X Ras – 30 ml with water twice a day after meal. 
• IAFA Respiratory Detox Tablets: 750mg 2 tabs twice a day 15 minutes before a meal
• IAFA Respiro Detox Formula: 5 grams twice a day with honey or lukewarm water.
• IAFA Res Chai -7: Half teaspoon or 2.5 gram approx for one cup of tea twice a day
• IAFA Curcumin with Piperine Extract: 2 capsules once a day at bedtime with lukewarm water. 

Follow up: 2nd month: 6/1/2022

The patient has shown a good response to the treatment and her condition has improved better than before. Further Dr Sahil Gupta has advised the patient to continue with the same herbs to attain stability in her treatment. 

Follow up: 3rd month:11/2/2022

The patient was happy with her condition. She felt better than before. Nasal and eye allergies were reduced by around 70% and Dr Sahil Gupta upon examining the condition and IAFA®’s main goal is to remove the root cause of the disease. So, the next two months of treatment will be directed to attain the 100% results.

Treatment:

1. External Procedure: 

A. FOR NASAL: Pratimarsha Nasya Karma: with 

• Nasa Yoga Grutham: 4-6 drops bilateral nostrils twice a day at early morning and bedtime.
• Nasal All Clear Spray: Sprayed directly into one nostril by closing the other nostril twice or thrice in a day

2. INTERNAL MEDICATION:

A. IAFA Swaras Chikitsa: It involves the following herbal medicines – 

• Total Care 3X Ras: 15 ml twice a day. One in the early morning on an empty stomach and one in the early evening with an equal quantity of water. 
• Choti Dudhi Swaras: 15 ml twice a day. One in the early morning on an empty stomach and one in the early evening with an equal quantity of water. 
• Ashwagandha Root Swaras: 15 ml once a day at bedtime with an equal quantity of water.

B. Laxmi Vilas Nareedya: 1 Tab twice a day after meal.

C. Sitopladhi Tablet: 2 tablets twice a day after meal.

D. IAFA Respiro Detox Formula: 5 grams twice a day with honey or lukewarm water. 

E. IAFA Res Chai -7: Half teaspoon or 2.5 gram approx for one cup of tea twice a day

F. IAFA Curcumin with Piperine Extract: 2 capsules once a day at bedtime with lukewarm water. 

Follow up: 4th month: 14/4/2022

IAFA®’s main goal has been achieved by around 90%. But Dr Gupta advised the patient to continue the treatment for about a month to prevent any hidden symptoms and also attain the 100% efficacy of the treatment.

Treatment:

1. EXTERNAL TREATMENT:

A. FOR NASAL: Pratimarsha Nasya Karma: with 

• Nasa Yoga Grutham: 4-6 drops bilateral nostrils twice a day at early morning and bedtime.
• IAFA Nasal All Clear Spray: Sprayed directly into one nostril by closing the other nostril once a day.

2. INTERNAL MEDICATION:

A. IAFA Swaras Chikitsa:  

• Choti Dudhi Swaras: 15 ml twice a day early morning and early evening empty stomach with an equal quantity of water. 
• Ashwagandha Root Swaras: 15 ml once a day at bedtime with an equal quantity of water.

B. Laxmi Vilas Nareedya: 1 Tab twice a day after meal.

C. Sitopladhi Tablet: 2 tablets twice a day after meal.

D. IAFA Respiro Detox Formula: 5 grams twice a day with honey or lukewarm water. 

Conclusion

Allergies can be of any type and harm our health more than we can assume. It damages our immune system thereby producing antibodies to fight against the exposed allergens. Thus allergic reactions occur in our body. Although Allopathic medicines are quite effective and provide symptomatic relief after the stoppage of medicines, there are chances of recurring. But Ancient Ayurveda focuses mainly on the root cause of elimination of the disease and hence no worry about the reoccurring of the disease or any symptoms. 

We proudly say that there are many happy and healthy patients with various types of allergies who got cured of IAFA® under the guidance of an ayurvedic allergy specialist Dr. Sahil Gupta who is also the founder of IAFA®. 

A Happy Review from Our Patient:

Below is a happy note from our patient who got cured of IAFA®, Which she was suffering from for 6 years and didn’t feel happy with any treatment she had undergone.

So, what’s stopping you from reaching IAFA®. If you have any types of allergies, without any second thought book an online consultation with Dr. Sahil Gupta, we assure you, that you will not regret it and will be grateful. Do recommend it to your friends or family members who are suffering from any kind of allergies. Our doors are always open to help you.