Understanding Kaphaja Kasa Through Ayurvedic And Modern Perspectives On Chronic Bronchitis: A Comprehensive Review

Authors

  • Dr. Mayuri Arvind Shingnapurkar
  • Dr Sonali Fulkar
  • Dr Shraddha Surjan Bhasarkar
  • Dr Ashwini Shrikant Nakade
  • Dr Shivray Patil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69980/ajpr.v28i4.248

Keywords:

Chronic Bronchitis, Kaphaja Kasa, Ayurveda, Pranavaha Srotas, Kapha-Vata Dosha, Respiratory Disorders, Mucus Hypersecretion.

Abstract

Kaphaja Kasa, as described in Ayurveda, is closely related to chronic bronchitis in modern medicine. Both conditions exhibit excessive mucus production, recurrent cough, and airway obstruction. Chronic bronchitis is primarily triggered by environmental factors such as smoking, pollution, and occupational exposure, whereas Kaphaja Kasa results from the derangement of Kapha and Vata doshas. This study aims to correlate the two conditions, analyze their pathophysiology, classify chronic bronchitis in the Ayurvedic framework, and evaluate their treatment approaches from Ayurvedic and modern medical perspectives. Integrating Ayurvedic principles into chronic bronchitis management offers a holistic and sustainable approach to improving respiratory health.

 

Author Biographies

Dr. Mayuri Arvind Shingnapurkar

Assistant Professor, PhD Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Bhausaheb Mulak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Nandanvan Nagpur

Dr Sonali Fulkar

B.A.M.S MD, PhD Scholar, Assistant Professor, Department of Samhita Siddhanta evam Sanskrit, Government Ayurved College Nagpur

Dr Shraddha Surjan Bhasarkar

PhD Scholar, Assistant Professor, Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, Government Ayurved College, Nagpur

Dr Ashwini Shrikant Nakade

Assistant Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Bhausaheb Mulak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Nandanvan Nagpur

Dr Shivray Patil

MO, PG SCHOLAR, Department of Swasthavritta and Yog, Government Ayurved College, Nagpur

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2025-04-29

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Vol. 28 No. 4 (2025): American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation

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