CASE DISCUSSION
Ayurvedic Approaches to Managing COPD
Presented from India by Vaidya Ankur Kumar Tanwar0
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Case Description
Ayurveda offers holistic approaches to managing COPD by balancing the body's doshas, particularly Vata and Kapha. Herbal remedies like Vasaka, Tulsi, and Licorice help soothe respiratory passages and reduce inflammation. Practices such as pranayama (breathing exercises) and yoga enhance lung...
Case Summary
- COPD, encompassing emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is a chronic lung disease characterized by restricted airflow and breathing difficulties. Globally, it's a major cause of death, particularly in low and middle-income countries, with smoking being a significant contributor in high-income nations and household air pollution playing a key role elsewhere. In India, COPD is a leading non-communicable cause of death after ischemic heart disease, with a substantial increase in cases and deaths reported over recent decades.
Speaker Profile
Vaidya Ankur Kumar Tanwar
Assistant Professor, Rajshree Ayurvedic Medical College, UttarpradeshVaidya Ankur Kumar Tanwar is a graduate of University of Delhi. He obtained his M.D. in Ayurvedic Physiology (Kriya Sharrir) from Ayurvedic & Unani Tibbia College, University of Delhi. Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar has 14 years’ experience in Ayurveda clinical practice, with special interest in skin disease, Reproductive health and sleep health. He is on the board of many national, international journals with more than 50 publications. He is the receiver of Indra award, Dr. B.R.Ambedkar award, Young researcher award, Excellence award for Ayurveda research. He is invited speaker in Loksabha TV, Govt. of India. He is involved in scientific and evidence based researches and clinical trials in the field of Ayurveda. He is well known for their dedication, compassion and expertise in Ayurveda
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