Iahas-Catarrh

Catarrh

Conditions/Remedies
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What is Catarrh?

Catarrh is a medical condition in which excess mucus is produced in the nose, throat, or sinuses especially when a person has an infection.

What are the Symptoms of Catarrh?

  • Sore throat
  • Blocked or congested nasal passages
  • Experience pain in head or face
  • Reduced taste or smell
  • Sleeping difficulty
  • Difficulty in swallowing
  • Coughing
  • Feeling a lump in the throat
  • Hoarse voice
  • Congestion in throat

What are the Causes of Catarrh?

  • Weather changes
  • Irritating foods
  • Allergic or nonallergic rhinitis
  • Colds and Viruses
  • Sinus infection
  • Nasal blockage or growth
  • Gastroesophageal reflux (GER)
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Hormonal changes during pregnancy
  • Some medications

When to see a Doctor?

  • Visit a doctor if you experience catarrh that last for a month or more.
  • If catarrh is accompanied by fever, wheezing, shortness of breath, odorous mucus, or blood, please see a physician..

Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Catarrh

  • Use humidifier
  • Avoid triggers (If it is associated with allergies or irritants)
  • Wash hands frequently
  • Avoid contact with a sick person
  • Clean your living space often

Common Ayurvedic Remedies for Catarrh

Curative Ayurvedic Herbs:
Honey | Tulsi | Vasaka | Yashtimadhu | Kantakari
Preventative Ayurvedic Herbs:
Not known.
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