A critical review on kasa (cough) in children
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20232556Keywords:
Kasa, Pathya Apathya, Pranavaha SrotasAbstract
In the Ayurvedic classics, Kasa (cough) is considered as an independent disease. It may also occur as Lakshana (symptom) or Upadarava (complication) in other diseases. It is an example of Pranavaha Srotas Dushti Kasa is common signs and symptom in the childhood, when mother and father see a doctor. It suggests that even after improvements in modern scientific science, coughs in children are not always treated effectively. According to Acharya Charaka, the Moola of Pranavaha Srotas is Hridya (brain, heart) and Mahasrotas. Acharyas have described definition, etiological factors, prodromal symptoms, types of Kasa along with all Pathya (wholesome) and Apathya (unwholesome) and therapeutic measures. Kasa is manifested with the vitiation of Vata and Kapha. Understanding and differentiating Kasa is important for its effective treatment. The study of Kasa is necessary as it can be associated with many complications if left untreated. In this context different Lakshanas (symptoms) of Kasa in children are explained by Acharyas which can be used for diagnosis as well as prognosis of the disease. Thus, with help of this study alternate safe methods of treatment in children can be employed. So, its identification as Kasa can be a ray of hope for the diagnosis.
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