Chronic Cough
Respiratory
Vata and kapha aggravation in respiratory channels causing persistent dry or wet cough.
Affects millions globally · Respiratory condition · Ashtanga Hridayam
Root dosha
Vata-Kapha
Why lifestyle matters
Root causes: (1) Suppression of natural cough urge — per Ashtanga Hridaya primary cause (2) Excess cold, dry, rough foods aggravating vata in chest (3) Kapha accumulation from heavy dairy and sweet foods
Daily habits
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Daily Practice 1
Never suppress the cough urge — suppression of kasa vega creates chest diseases
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Daily Practice 2
Dhumapana (herbal smoke) prescribed in Ashtanga Hridaya specifically for kasa
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Daily Practice 3
Sleep with head elevated — prevents kapha from pooling in throat at night
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Daily Practice 4
Steam inhalation with ajwain twice daily — opens pranavaha channels
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Daily Practice 5
Avoid cold and damp weather — cover throat and chest in winter