Yoga for Bronchitis
It refers to an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the bronchi and bronchial tube within the chest It is a disease endemic to cold, damp climates, but may occur anywhere. It may be acute or chronic, Chronic bronchitis more frequent in males than females.
Causes
- Smoking
- Infections
- Environment
- changes in weather
- Working in stuffy atmospheres
Clinical Features
- Often follows acute coryza
- Irritating unproductive cough accompanied by retrosternal discomfort.
- Sputum is initially scanty, mucoid, viscid and may be streaked with blood.
- Hoarseness and pain in the chest
- Breathing trouble continues till the inflammation subsides and mucus is removed
Yogic Practices
- Suryanamaskara
- Shashankasana
- Sarvangasana
- Supta vajrasana
- Matsyasana
- Dwikonasana
- Backward bending asanas
Pranayama
- Nadishodhana,
- Bhastrika,
- Kapalbhati
Shatkarma
- Jalaneti,
- Sutra neti,
- Vastra dhauti,
- Kunjal