Deviated Nasal Septum (DNS): Conceptual Understanding and Conservative Ayurvedic Management – A Review
Abstract
Background
Deviated Nasal Septum (DNS) is a structural disorder leading to nasal obstruction, mouth
breathing, snoring and recurrent sinusitis. Modern management focuses on septoplasty, whereas
Ayurveda describes conservative nasal therapies such as Nasya, Dhoomapana and Swedana
which help in relieving obstruction and improving mucosal patency [1,2].
Objective
To evaluate DNS through an Ayurvedic conceptual framework and highlight conservative
management strategies.
Methods
Classical references from Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya, Kashyapa
Samhita, Nighantus were reviewed along with modern ENT literature and clinical studies [1–14].
Keywords
DNS, Nasa Pratinaha, Nasagata Vata, Nasya, Dhoomapana, conservative Ayurvedic ENT management.