In Ayurveda COUGH is known as KASA.. COUGH is an attempt by Human system to throw out or expel excess secretions and other harmful material from inside THROAT AND LUNGS.

KASA may be SUSKA(DRY COUGH) or ARDRA (PRODUCTIVE COUGH)

DRYCOUGH is due to VATA
PRODUCTIVE COUGH is due to KAPHA

KASA is an independent disease or an important symptom of other disease.

CAUSES OF KASA

a. Caused by SMOKE AND DUST
b. Excessive PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
c. Consumption of more RUKSHA(dry) foods
d. Some times food particles entering in to TRACHEA
E. Supression of SNEEZING etc

SYMPTOMS OF KASA
a.Feeling of CONGESTION IN THROAT
b.ITCHING sensation in the THROAT
c.OBSTRUCTION to movement of food

TYPES OF KASA
A.vataja b.pittaja c.kaphaja d.ksayaja e.kshataja

CLINICAL FEATURES OF KASA

a. Excruciating pain in the cardiac region or side of the chest.
B. Hoarsness of voice
c.Dryness in chest ,throat and mouth.
D. Drycough and debility
E.cough aggravate after digestion of food.

TREATMENT FOR KASA

HERBAL REMIDIES ; Turmeric,ginger,tulsi,licorice,pippali are commonly used to alleviate cough

PANCHAKARMA ;Virechana with SNEHA VIRECHANA ,ASTHAPANA BASTHI,ANUVASANA BASTHI(enima) are indicated.

DIETARY CHANGES :Warm ,nourishing foods like soups and gruels are recommended.Avoid cold ,dry and heavy foods.
YOGA AND PRANAYAMA ; certain yoga poses and breathing exercises can help to relieve cough.

HOME REMIDIES ;

BEETLE LEAF+AJWAIN LEAF+GARLIC+CRYSTAL SALT consume it everyday for 7 days.
4TSP ONION JUICE+1TSP HONEY consume 2times a day
PIPPALI POWDER 3TSP + GINGER ½ INCH + HONEY

SUKHA SHWAS

SUKHA SHWAS is a magical remedy to cough .It alleviate KAPHA dosha from the body make you to breath easily.It reduce itching sensation in the throat,throat pain,tonsilities,cough,cold,chest congestion.

HOW TO USE
For best results follow the recommended dosage on the product or consult with a health care provider for personalised advice

CONCLUSION

KASA(cough) is a respiratory disease one can manage KASA by changing food habits and taking medicines if it is independent disease .If it is symptom of other disease we have to treat main cause.