Is there any treatment in Ayurveda for curing hypersensitivity pneumonitis ?
Patient: Is there any treatment in Ayurveda on Interstitial Lung disease in the form of Hypersensitivity pneumonitis?My father is complaining of dry cough from January to May every year for 3 consecutive years and pulmonologist has diagnosed him to have Hypersensitivity pneumonitis after the HR Ct scan and PFT reports.He gives history of smoking,dust,exposure to fungus or black moulds as it has started growing on our house walls for last 3 years in rainy season which we clean after rains go away.He is on cortico steroids and anti allergic medications.Can you suggest any ayurvedic treatment for the same? Doctor: Hi,    Most cases of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis develop only after many years of inhaling allergens, which include microbe, animal or plant proteins and certain chemicals that form haptens.    Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is charecterized by diffuse inflammation of lung paranchyma and airways in previously sentisitized patients. Based on the length and intensity of exposure and subsequent duration of illness.    Clinical presentations of hypersensitivity pneumonitis are categorized as acute , subacute and chronic progressive.   The best way to treat HP is to avoid the antigen that caused it  Your petbird, moldy carpet, or hot tub is the source of the antigen you can remove it from your home.    Properly dry and store farm products to decrease the risk of developing hypersensitivity pneumonitis.    Indivituals who may be exposed to allergens should work in ventilated areas and use respiratory protection [ masks ]  YOGA, Limited human study exists for yoga in the treatment for lung diseases , such as bronchitis or airway obstruction.   VASA, Adathoda vasika and Ocimum santum an indian herb will control allergens. .