Category: Lungs Health

June 21, 2022

Alternative Treatment For Pulmonary Eosinophilia

ABSTRACT

Pulmonary eosinophilia is a temporary and rare disorder of respiratory system that is presented by eosinophils accumulation in the lungs. Eosinophils are the part of immune system and are a type of white blood cells. When there is any active infection, inflammation or allergy in the body than these eosinophils are produced in response to it. Generally the Pulmonary eosinophilia is caused due to the infection, or allergic reaction to drugs. The severity of the disease may vary from mild where patient do not develop any symptom to severe condition. Complications occur in rare cases. This article is all about Pulmonary eosinophilia also termed as Eosinophilic lung disease and its Ayurvedic management and treatment.

pulmonary eosinophilia

INTRODUCTION TO PULMONARY EOSINOPHILIA

Eosinophilic lung disease or Pulmonary eosinophilia is a heterogenous group of disorders in which the number of eosinophils increase abnormally due to certain infection, allergic reaction to a medicine, etc. arising the reaction from body within the parenchyma and pulmonary airways. This disorder is a group of different pulmonary disorders related to tissue or peripheral eosinophilia. Percentage of eosinophils in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and peripheral blood becomes the basis of differentiation between different types.

AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF PULMONARY EOSINOPHILIA

In Ayurvedic literature no direct correlation has been found for eosinophilia. However the concept of Viruddha ahara, Ama and Asthma goes well for this disorder where usually the cause is an allergic reaction. Impaired metabolism and low digestive fire (Agni) causes formation of Ama. This Ama affects the Rakta and Rasa dhatu causing the signs and symptoms. Viruddh Ahara which means incompatible food like fruit juice with milk, fish with milk, ice cream after night meals, clarified butter with honey causes allergy resulting in Pulmonary eosinophilia.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THE PULMONARY EOSINOPHILIA

The signs and symptoms of Pulmonary eosinophilia are:

  • Night sweats
  • Fever
  • Unintentional weight loss
  • Fatigue
  • Pruritus
  • Eczema
  • Rash or angioedema
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest pain
  • Dry cough
  • General feeling of illness
  • Rapid breathing
  • Wheezing

CAUSES OF PULMONARY EOSINOPHILIA

There can be different causes of Pulmonary eosinophilia and some the major causes are:

  • Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
  • Exposure to parasitic infections
  • Toxic substances or drugs
  • Systemic disorders like hypereosinophilic syndrome and Chrug-Strauss syndrome

DIAGNOSIS OF PULMONARY EOSINOPHILIA

Identification of characteristic symptoms, thorough clinical evaluation, and detailed patient history is the main basis of diagnosis of Pulmonary eosinophilia. Your doctor will also perform a physical examination which will reveal rattling sounds in the lungs and wheezing. To confirm the diagnosis it is also necessary to rule out other causes of similar illness. Further blood tests will show elevated levels of eosinophils and IgE (Serum immunoglobulin) along with pulmonary signs and symptoms.

TREATMENT OF PULMONARY EOSINOPHILIA

Conventional treatment will include medicines as per the cause of the disease like if it is caused due to a parasitic infection certain antibiotics are given, drug induced Pulmonary eosinophilia is treated by stopping the suspected drug, further bronchodilators are used to treat respiratory complaints like cough and wheezing. However in certain cases corticosteroids are also given.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR PULMONARY EOSINOPHILIA

Ayurveda focuses on treating the root cause of the disease so that disease is eliminated. The cause here is imbalanced dosha and Ama formation due to improper diet (Viruddh ahar) and lifestyle. Hence herbal remedies and other Ayurvedic medicines prepared using natural compounds are used to treat the Pulmonary eosinophilia.

HERBAL REMEDIES OF PLANET AYURVEDA FOR PULMONARY EOSINOPHILIA

Planet Ayurveda is a very well known herbal pharmaceutical brand that deals in the production of herbal medicines and products and further their use for treatment of various diseases by the experienced Ayurvedic doctors. All the products and remedies are purely vegetarian and herbal and standardized as per the proper procedures and quality is maintained with the help of different quality check procedures. For Pulmonary eosinophilia Planet Ayurveda offers a combination of herbal remedies.

Products List

  1. Aller G Care
  2. Tulsi Capsule
  3. Kaas-Har Churna
  4. Premium Blood Cleanse
  5. Respi Support

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Products Description

1. Aller-G Care

Haridra (Curcuma longa), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Shirish (Albezzia lubbock), and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) are the herbs used in the composition of Aller-G care capsules. Aller G care capsules help in treating inflammatory conditions causing the symptoms like runny, stuffy nose, cough, wheezing and rapid breathing.

Dosage- Take 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water.

2. Tulsi Capsule

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is the single herb used in the standardized extract form to compose these amazing herbal capsules. This herb is very well known for its medicinal effect on the respiratory system, and these properties are present in Tulsi capsules from Planet Ayurveda as well. Tulsi capsules help in relieving the congestion in the chest, helps in treating cough, and wheezing.

Dosage– Take 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water.

3. Kaas-Har Churna

Kaas har churna is the herbal formula that helps in treating the dry cough in Pulmonary eosinophilia and also cleanses the airways. It is prepared from Mishri (Crystallized sugar), Pippali (Piper longum), Vanshlochan (Bambusa arundinacea), Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanica) and Ela (Elettaria cardamomum).

Dosage– Take one teaspoon twice daily after meals with plain water.

4. Premium Blood Cleanse

Two very potent herbs Haridra (Curcuma longa) and Neem (Azadirachta indica) are used to prepare these therapeutic capsules. Blood cleanse capsules help in clearing the blood naturally and prevent from any kind of infections and diseases originating from infection of blood.

Dosage- Take 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water.

5. Respi Support

As the name suggests these herbal capsules help in supporting the respiratory system and prevent the concerning diseases. It helps in treating wheezing, dry cough and rattling in the chest. Respi support capsules are prepared using Pippali (Piper longum), Karchoor (Curcuma zedoaria), Chironji (Buchanania latifolia), Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum) and Shathi (Hedychium spicatum).

Dosage- Take 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water.

CONCLUSION

Pulmonary eosinophilia is a lung disease which can cause concerning symptoms. Hence, these herbal remedies can help in treating the Pulmonary eosinophilia naturally. There are no side effects of these herbal remedies even if taken for long term. In case of any query kindly visit www.PlanetAyurveda.com. For more queries, you can send your queries to our email id herbalremedies123@yahoo.com.

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November 23, 2021

What is Honeycombing in the Lungs? (Pulmonary Fibrosis)-Causes and Treatment

ABSTRACT

The human respiratory system consists of a network of tissues or organs, lungs are the primary organs of the respiratory system. Lungs are the paired organ located on either side of the heart of human beings. The prime function of the lungs involves the gaseous exchange between the atmosphere and the bloodstream, basically, oxygen is extracted and transferred into the bloodstream and in turn releasing the carbon dioxide from the blood to the external environment. But due to increased air pollution and some other factors can lead to the degradation of the normal function of the lungs. One of such diseases is pulmonary fibrosis. In this article, we’ll discuss in brief the disease and its best Ayurvedic management.

INTRODUCTION

Pulmonary fibrosis also known as honeycombing in lungs due to the radiological appearance of this disease and is defined as the condition which is characterised by presence of small cystic spaces with irregularly thickened walls composed of fibrous tissue in the lungs. Basically in pulmonary fibrosis, the tissue of lungs gets scarred, and lungs are unable to perform the normal functions efficiently. With increase in time, this condition gradually becomes worse and may ultimately lead to complete loss of function of lungs. Honeycomb cysts often predominate in the pleural/ sub pleural and peripheral regions of the lungs regardless of their cause.

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS

The common clinical features of lung fibrosis include shortness of breath especially on exertion, chronic dry cough, weakness and fatigue, chest discomfort and pain in chest and back regions, loss of appetite is followed by rapid loss of weight On auscultation, sometimes the fine cracked during inspiration can be heard on the base of lungs.

CAUSES

The causes of pulmonary fibrosis include environmental pollution, some medications, infections such as SARS infections, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, interstitial lung disease etc., and connective tissue diseases. Endogenous stimuli- dust, fumes, cigarette smoke, autoimmune conditions.
Exogenous stimuli- drug interactions, radiations and other diseases.

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF PULMONARY FIBROSIS (Cause of honeycombing)

Due to the overexposure of endogenous and exogenous stimuli, leading to microscopic lung injury, separated spatially and temporally and if these injuries remain intact lead to lung haemostasis, and when healed up it leads to gradual change in lung parenchyma with fibrotic tissue leading pulmonary fibrosis, which appear as honeycombs on radiological imaging. This progressive changes in the normal lung tissue with scarred one, resulting in the reduced oxygen diffusion capacity and increase in stiffness of chest and back region.

Pulmonary Fibrosis

DIAGNOSIS

  • The diagnosis of this condition may be based on symptoms, lung function tests, medical imaging and lung biopsy
  • Honeycomb lung is the classical radiological appearance with widespread fibrosis.
  • The terminal and respiratory bronchioles are dilated and thickened to produce cystic airspaces, giving this characteristic honeycomb appearance on chest x-ray.
  • High resolution CT may be required for proper visualisation of the abnormalities.

COMPLICATIONS

If proper management of this condition is not done it may lead to many several lifethreatining complications. These include pneumothorax, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension and respiratory failure.

AYURVEDIC VIEW

In Ayurveda, the best correlation of this disease can be made with Kshatksheen janya shwas rog, (respiratory disorder as a result of healed pulmonary abscess).

The person who is regularly on inappropriate diet and unwholesome diet, excessive dry and following the trauma to the lungs or due to any infective cause, the vitiated tridosha got entered in the chest region causing severe pain in the chest, back and also passes blood in sputum (hemoptysis), leading to abscess formation in the lungs and also causing depletion of shukra and oaj (the supreme body tissue that can be correlated with hormones responsible for growth and reproduction and immunity) and leading to the condition called kshatksheen. This kshat ksheen, itself when healed, makes the progressive changing of normal to fibrosed tissues in the lungs leading to pulmonary fibrosis condition.

The common symptoms of kshatksheen include

Uroruk- Pain in chest, Shonitchardi- haematemesis, Kaaso-cough, due to the pulmonary abscess (urahkasht), and also the generalised symptoms such as Sraktmutratvum– Haemeturia, parshavprishtkatigreh- stiffness in chest, back and lumbar region and weight loss.

The bleeding when the tissue becomes fibrosed decreases but it leads to the gradual increase in breathing difficulty, exertional dyspnea and other such symptoms.

TREATMENT of Pulmonary Fibrosis

Planet Ayurveda Is The Best Emerging Manufacturing Hub Which Is Gradually Becoming The Global Distributor Of Herbal Formulations That Are Being Made On Ancient Ayurvedic Principles. The Products That Are Manufactured Here Are Under The Strict Supervision Of Our Expert Team Of Ayurvedic Doctors And Are Made With Ancient Time Tested Formulas.

Best Herbal Remedies as suggested by our experts for pulmonary fibrosis

  1. Praanrakshak Churna
  2. Vasaka Capsule
  3. Tulsi Capsule
  4. Shwas kuthar ras

Herbal Supplements for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Herbal Supplements for Pulmonary Fibrosis

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Praanrakshak Churna

This is a poly herbal prepration made by Planet Ayurveda’s team on the ancient Ayurvedic principles. The shwas roga have prodominaece of kapha and vata dosha. This churna is very much efficient in screeching out the collected kapha dosha along with the soothing effects on the vata dosha. The product is having expectorant and properties to enhance the lung functions. The ingredients of this formulation include Sirisha (Albizia lebbeck), mulheti (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum) etc.

Dosage– 1 teaspoon twice daily with equal amount of honey, after meals

2. Vasaka Capsules

These are the standardized extract of the vasa (Adhatoda vasica). Vasa is an amazing rejuvenating herb that helps in the prevention of infections of lungs and promoting the health of the lungs, it helps in getting rid of the excess congestion in the chest and also improves digestion. This herb enhances the blood purifying ability, and boosts up the immunity. These all factors make them both suitable and one of the best medicines for pulmonary fibrosis.

Dosage- 1 capsule two times daily with water after meals

3. Tulsi Capsules

Tulsi Capsules are made from the standardized extract of Ocimum sanctum. Tulsi is the best remedy to treat the respiratory difficulties used since ages. Moreover, tulsi is the abundant source of antioxidants such as eugenol that protects the lungs from free radicals. Due to its kapha shamak property, it aids in relieving the symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis.

Dosage- 1 capsule twice daily with water after meals

4. Shwas kuthar ras

The classical Ayurvedic formulation used for the shwas roga (respiratory ailments). This medicine is useful in chronic breathing difficulties and dyspnea on exertion along with the stiffness issues in the lungs. Shwas kuthar ras is the best herbomineral preparation for dissolving the fibrosed tissue (due to kapha) and helps in promoting the normal lung functions.

Dosage– 2 tablets twice daily after meals, for better results crush the tablets in half teaspoon of ginger juice, and consume it with 1 teaspoon of honey.

CONCLUSION

There is no treatment method available with the Allopathic medicine for this condition, they mostly focus on symptomatic treatment (pulmonary rehabilitation or oxygen therapy), whereas Ayurveda with an integrated approach of lifestyle and dietary modification along with the herbal formulations is the best way to manage the condition of  Pulmonary fibrosis.

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