Effectiveness of ayurvedic line of treatment in a case of chronic cough in childhood

Abstract

Kasa (cough) is regarded as a distinct illness in the Ayurvedic classics. It may also present as Lakshana (symptom) or Upadarava (complication) in other conditions. When mothers and fathers take their children to the doctor, Dushti Kasa is an illustration of Pranavaha Srotas, which is common during childhood. It implies that children's coughs are not always treated properly, even with advancements in contemporary scientific knowledge. The Moola of Pranavaha Srotas, according to Acharya Charaka, is Hridya (heart and brain) and Mahasrotas. The Acharyas have outlined the definition, etiological factors, prodromal symptoms, and kinds of Kasa, as well as all Pathya (wholesome) and Apathya (unwholesome) dietary recommendations and therapeutic procedures. Kasa manifests when Vata and Kapha are disturbed. For Kasa to be treated effectively, it is crucial to comprehend it and distinguish it from other conditions. The Kasa study is important because if it is not treated, it may be linked to a number of issues. In this context, the Acharyas describe various Lakshanas (symptoms) of Kasa in children that may be used for both the diagnosis and the prognosis of the illness. Therefore, this study may be used to identify other secure treatment options for youngsters. Its naming as Kasa might therefore provide a glimmer of optimism for the diagnostic.