Common Causes of Allergic bronchitis
- Exposure to dust, smoke, pollen, or cold air
- Eating mucus-forming foods like curd, ice cream, or fried items
- Poor digestion producing ama and lowering immunity
- Unresolved respiratory infections or recurrent colds
- Genetic predisposition or long-standing allergies
Symptoms of Allergic bronchitis
- Chronic dry or productive cough
- Wheezing or breathlessness, especially at night or morning
- Chest tightness with occasional fever
- Post-nasal drip or frequent throat clearing
- Fatigue due to disturbed sleep and low oxygen flow
Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Allergic bronchitis
- Using herbs like vāsā, pippalī, and tulasī to ease cough and open airways
- Kindling agni with spices like dry ginger (śuṇṭhī) and cinnamon
- Applying nasyam and steam inhalation to clear nasal and lung passages
- Strengthening lungs with rasāyana like guduchi and harītakī
- Panchakarma therapies like vāmanam or basti for chronic cases