Chapter 6.17: Hiccup and Dyspnea Treatment (Hikka Shvasa Chikitsa / हिक्काश्वासचिकित्सा)

Hikka (hiccups) and shwasa (dyspnea/shortness of breath) may be caused due to pandu roga with pathological signs of anemia (alpa rakta), abnormal fat metabolism(alpa medaska) and depletion of body constituents (dhatu-kshaya). [Chakrapani Cha.Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 17/1]. That is why this chapter follows the chapter on Pandu Chikitsa. The term 'Shwasa' denotes physiological process of respiration and pathological sign too. In physiological process, breathing without any distress is seen; however pa

Source: Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan by Vagbhata

This chapter comprehensively describes the management of hiccup and dyspnea treatment including causes, pathogenesis, clinical features, prognosis, and various treatment protocols with specific formulations.