Abstract

Abstract

INTRODUCTION- Smoking poses a serious public health challenge in India and worldwide, impacting nearly 1 billion individuals. It greatly heightens the risk of cancer, stroke, heart disease, lung conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), tuberculosis, several eye diseases, as well as immune system disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. Each year, secondhand smoke exposure results in around 400 infant deaths and 41,000 fatalities among non-smoking adults.

MAIN CLINICAL FINDINGS- In this case patient came complaining of redness of oral mucosa, oral ulcer, constipation, indigestion, etc. from last 15 days. He even attempted to stop chewing tobacco but experienced bodily aches, constipation, headaches, indigestion etc. as withdrawal symptoms.

DIAGNOSIS- Patient was diagnosed with Nicotine addiction.

INTERVENTION- Dushivishari Agad, Medhya Churna, Shivakshar Pachan Churna, Ashwagandha Churna, Triphaladi Gandusha, Khadiradi Gutika, were administered along with Padanshika krama, counselling of the patient and his family members once weekly and 1 hour of yoga daily for one month.

OUTCOME- The treatment given was capable in overcoming the complains and withdrawal symptoms, and even after gradually withdrawing the treatment there was no relapse of symptoms.

CONCLUSION- This case study reports effective management of Nicotine addiction with Ayurvedic treatment solely with no relapse of symptoms.