Abstract

Abstract

Introduction: Xerostomia is defined as the sensation of oral dryness. It is generally present as a symptom rather than a disease. The common causes of xerostomia can be side effects of medication, Sjogren syndrome, radiotherapy, and other autoimmune disorders. Recently xerostomia was reported in many patients suffering from COVID-19 or in post recovery phase. Xerostomia can be correlated to Talushosha mentioned in Talugata rogas in ayurveda. For xerostomia artificial saliva products are advised but they had few drawbacks. This case report highlights the role of ayurvedic intervention and therapeutic procedures in the management of symptoms of xerostomia in a patient of post recovery phase of COVID-19; without any side effect.

Materials and methods: a 48-year-old man diagnosed with post COVID xerostomia presented with the chief complaints of dryness of oral cavity, burning of mouth, bad breath and lack of sense of taste. Ayurvedic medicine Yastimadhu siddha dugdha for therapeutic procedure of Gandusha planned for the patient for a duration of one month. Pre and post -assessment was done by inspection of oral cavity and questionnaire method.

Result and conclusion: at the end of the treatment, patient experienced positive changes. In this study, ayurvedic intervention of oral medication and Gandusha procedure was found effective and satisfactory to the patient.