Asthama

Asthma is referred to as Swas Rogaâ in Ayurveda. From Ayurvedic perspective, the kapha dosha combines with pranavayu leading to obstruction in the respiratory passage causing a condition called as swas rog or Asthma.
There are various non-allergic and allergic factors that cause Asthma like diet, excessive exposure to smoke and dust, working in excessive cold or hot temperatures, over-exercising, emotional stress, other disorders in lungs or throat or hereditary factors.

Symptoms

• Coughing, especially at night, with exercise, or when laughing.
• Trouble breathing.
• A tight feeling in the chest.
• Wheezing – a squeaky or whistling sound.