An Ayurvedic perspective of commonly occurring Urdhwajatrugat Vikar (ENT disorders) in paediatric age group and its preventive immune measures: an observational study.

Authors

  • Anjali dadarao Turale PG scholar, Swasthavritta department, Govt Ayurved college, Nagpur.
  • Vaishali Nakhale
  • Vrushali Thote

Keywords:

ENT diseases, children, socioeconomic status, immune measure.

Abstract

Background: ENT diseases are very common amongst paediatric age group especially Acute Tonsillitis, Acute Otitis media, Allergic and Infective rhinitis, Pharyngitis etc. Under nutrition, malnutrition, bad eating habits, low immunity power, poor hygiene condition, low socioeconomic status all these factors are responsible for increasing incidence and prevalence of ENT disorders in children. Material and methods: In above mentioned ENT disorder preventive immune measures mentioned in Dincharya i.e. (daily regime) like Karnapuran (Instillation of oil in ear), Nasya (instillation of oil in nose), Kawal (oral rinse) and Gandoosh (Holding fluid inside the mouth) procedure if done regularly as well as Suvarnaprashan (oral administration medicated ghee , herbs and gold) , nutritious diet, maintain proper hygiene, Yoga and Pranayam will be definitely helpful in preventing these diseases and also boost up immunity. Result:  Commonly occurring ENT diseases in children are acute otitis media, Allergic infective rhinitis, Acute Tonsillitis and pharyngitis. Conclusion: This study provides basic information and its preventive immune measure for boosting immunity power and prevention.

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Published

2022-01-17

How to Cite

Turale, A. dadarao, Vaishali Nakhale, & Vrushali Thote. (2022). An Ayurvedic perspective of commonly occurring Urdhwajatrugat Vikar (ENT disorders) in paediatric age group and its preventive immune measures: an observational study. Ayurline: International Journal of Research in Indian Medicine, 6(01). Retrieved from https://ayurline.in/index.php/ayurline/article/view/627