IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-7-19821 Original Research Paper MANAGEMENT OF BRONCHIAL ASTHMA WITH KARNA VEDHANA THERAPY: A NEW AYURVEDIC APPROACH Dr. Rajendra Prasad Dr. July 2019 8 7 01 02 ABSTRACT

Background: Optimal management of Asthma in society is bounded by modern medications and tools with their adverse consequences. Need of conventional alternative form of therapies would help out effectively. The purpose of this old therapy with new approach is to establish faith of people in traditional alternative Karna vedhana therapy with scientific validation for better management of Asthma. Discussion: Asthma is chronic inflammatory condition involving airways characterized by shortness of breathlessness, cough, tightness in chest, etc. Environmental factors, sedentary lifestyle are major culprits on which no binding limits would be set. Karna vedhana therapy is fruitful alternative for management of Asthma. Piercing at particular point of concha in external ear has its connection with Vagus nerve which also supplies to bronchial trees. Conclusion: Good quality Asthma care can be achieved in limited sources with complementary and conventional Karna vedhana. Therapy without worsening the condition.