Abstract

Abstract

Introduction: Bronchial asthma is a long-standing inflammatory condition of the airways that leads to repeated episodes of airflow obstruction. Diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms along with pulmonary function tests, with Spirometry and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) being the main assessments. Ayurveda considers the equivalent disease of the bronchial asthma is Tamaka Shwasa. the present clinical trail is planned to evaluate the effect of Shati Arka nebulization in acute episodes of Tamaka Shwasa in children. Case Presentation: A 11-year-old male from Davanagere presented to the Kaumarbhritya outpatient department at Tapovana Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital-Doddabathi.He reported experiencing cough and cold lasting 4–6 days, along with breathlessness persisting over the past two and half years. The diagnosis was made based on the clinical signs and symptoms along with the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) criteria for bronchial asthma. Trial drug Shati Arka was administered through nebulization with the dose of 3.5ml of Arka every 6th hourly for the duration of 3 days. Result: The PEFR reading had very good improvement from 170 to 190 L/Min. And the spirometric measurement (FEV1/FVC)changes from 86.8 % to 91 %. Discussion: Nebulization with Shati helps liquefy and expel phlegm from the respiratory passages, clear the Pranavaha Srotas, and improve airflow during asthma episodes. Conclusion: The findings of this study support the efficacy of Shati Arka in enhancing lung function and restoring vital capacity.