Ayurveda is an ancient life
science that originated in India. It recognises herbs as medicines and Yogic
postures as well as lifestyle changes as the supporting factors in its
medicinal field. It is called a life science because the basic mode of
treatment is done by tweaking one's lifestyle in order to reach the root cause
of the ailment, which will be cleared from one's life gradually. Congestion is
recognised as the accumulation of too much mucus and fluid in your lungs and is
usually born due to an imbalance of the Vata Dosha, as per Ayurveda. This congestion
can happen in the nasal or respiratory passages.
Let
us find out what else Ayurveda says about congestion:
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Symptoms: The symptoms of congestion include a
tickling sensation at the back of the throat as well as the nasal passages,
depending on the exact area of the congestion. Also, severe headaches and wheezing along
with laboured breathing and tightening of the chest can point at the presence
of congestion. In very severe cases, the patient may also complain of blood
discharge while coughing, high fever, rashes on the skin, neck stiffness and other such
conditions.
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Causes: There are various causes of
congestion. While infection, allergy and
cold are some of the most common conditions that may cause congestion, it has
also been seen that congestion may arise as a symptom of a more serious ailment. Asthma is
one such respiratory ailment that causes swelling in the airways, which can
give rise to congestion. Also, inflammation of the bronchial tube lining can
cause this condition where a greenish discharge happens due to the viral nature
of the condition. Pneumonia and tuberculosis are also ailments,
which can cause severe and painful congestion.
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Remedies: As per Ayurveda, there are many remedies
that can help in treating this condition. One can drink herbal tea all day as
the anti-oxidants will help in flushing out all those toxins that are causing a
painful build-up of mucus and fluids inside. Also, one can use essential oils
like eucalyptus oil for inhalation, steaming and even massages. One must take
care not to let this oil touch the hair as greying might happen. Yoga and aromatherapy can
also be practiced so as to do away with congestion. Also, the patient can add a
pinch of salt to a glass of warm water in order to do a saline water gargle
which will eventually clear the air passages.
Taking
care of one's diet is one of
the most important parts of any treatment in Ayurveda. Ingesting warm
liquids like milk and warm food can help in loosening and removing the mucus
build up.
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