Integrated Management of Respiratory Disorders – An Ayurvedic & Biomedical Perspective”

Course Objective

To provide holistic education on major respiratory illnesses such as Bronchial Asthma, Allergic Bronchitis, COPD, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, and Pneumonia, enabling Ayurveda professionals and learners to integrate classical Ayurvedic knowledge with modern diagnostic tools, evidence-based protocols, and patient-centered care.

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Module 1: Respiratory Physiology & Pathological Framework

• Pulmonary anatomy: lungs, bronchi, alveoli, diaphragm


• Mechanics of breathing: Pranavaha Srotas & Apana Vata


• Common disruptions: inflammation, infection, obstruction


• Comparison of Ayurvedic and biomedical respiratory science

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Module 2: Bronchial Asthma (Tamaka Shwasa)

• Triggers: allergens, stress, temperature changes


• Doshic involvement (Vata-Kapha predominance)


• Ayurvedic management: Shamana, Shodhana, Rasayana


• Pranayama and herbal protocol for lung strengthening

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Module 3: Allergic Bronchitis

• Chronic inflammation triggered by seasonal allergens


• Differential diagnosis from asthma and rhinitis


• Role of Panchakarma: Nasya, Basti, Dhumapana


• Case-based learning: mucosal immunity building at Vedamrita

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Module 4: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

• Emphysema and chronic bronchitis in biomedical lens


• Correlation with Kshaya Shwasa, Vata Vyadhi


• Progressive management: Rasayana, Basti, Kaphahara Ahara


• Monitoring tools: Peak Flow, Prakriti-Vikruti tracking

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Module 5: Pulmonary Tuberculosis (Rajayakshma)

• Mycobacterium tuberculosis: modern pathology


• Ayurvedic references in Charaka & Sushruta Samhita


• Immunomodulators: Guduchi, Shatavari, Suvarna formulations


• Long-term restoration: Agni Deepana, Rasayana chikitsa

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Module 6: Pneumonia

• Types: bacterial, viral, aspiration pneumonia


• Ayurvedic view: Shwasa-Kasa Roga, Ama, and Kapha-Meda dushti


• Emergency signs & home management support


• Role of immune-boosting and fever-balancing herbs

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Module 7: Diagnostic Tools & Cross-Integration

• Nadi, Jihwa, and Mala Pariksha


• Chest X-ray, CBC, sputum culture, PFT interpretation


• Formulation design and custom treatment creation


• Lifestyle, seasonal guidelines, Dinacharya & Yoga kriyas

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Module 8: Case Studies & Practical Observations

• Live interaction with Vedamrita practitioners


• Documentation of progress: OPD/IPD templates


• Designing a 30-day treatment and follow-up plan


• Certification submission: final quiz + patient case report