DISEASE-WISE INFORMATION IN AYUSH SYSTEMS

HOMOEOPATHY
Definition
It is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes periodic attacks of
coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness.
Causes
• Exact cause is not known.
• The disease is usually associated with or with positive family history of
Bronchial asthma
Allergic rhinitis
Eczema
Urticaria
• Predisposing factors
Environmental Pollutants or Inhalants: House dust, pollens, animal hair,
feathers, mites, smoke, fumes.
Ingestants: Egg, fish, prawn, crab, milk, nuts, mushroom, strawberry,
chocolates.
Infection
Worm infestation like ascariasis, filariasis
• Precipitating factors- Emotional stress, physical exertion, fatigue, change in
temperature, exposure to cold, heavy meal, cigarette smoking, hormonal
(menarche, menopause), lowered immunity
• Onset in childhood
• Sex- equal incidence in both sexes.
Preventive Measures
Avoid the following:
1. Exposure to –
• Common outdoor triggering factors: pollens from trees, plants and grasses,
including freshly cut grass and moulds etc. Avoid going outdoors between 5to
10am to prevent the exposure to pollens especially.