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=== Introduction ===

=== Introduction ===

''Hikka'' (hiccups) and ''shwasa'' (shortness of breath) may be caused due to ''pandu roga''. (Chakrapani Cha. Chi 17/1). That is why this chapter follows the chapter on [[Pandu Chikitsa]]. ''Hikka'' and ''shwasa'' have common etiological factors like raja (pollen or dust particles), ''dhuma'' (smoke) etc. (''karana''), location (''sthana'') and treatment or ''mula''. For that reason, both conditions are described in the same chapter.

''Hikka'' (hiccups) and ''shwasa'' (dyspnea/shortness of breath) may be caused due to ''pandu roga''. (Chakrapani Cha. Chi 17/1). That is why this chapter follows the chapter on [[Pandu Chikitsa]]. ''Hikka'' and ''shwasa'' have common etiological factors like raja (pollen or dust particles), ''dhuma'' (smoke) etc. (''karana''), location (''sthana'') and treatment or ''mula''. For that reason, both conditions are described in the same chapter.

''Hikka'' and ''shwasa'' are two diseases of serious nature and can cause death if not treated properly. The etiological factors, site, origin of both ''hikka'' and ''shwasa'' are same, and hence the line of treatment is also common. The etiological factors related to food, regimen and mental faculties lead to the aggravation of ''vata'' in the ''pranavahasrotas'' and derangement of ''kapha'' situated in the chest region producing lethal blockage of ''pranavayu''.  

''Hikka'' and ''shwasa'' are two diseases of serious nature and can cause death if not treated properly. The etiological factors, site, origin of both ''hikka'' and ''shwasa'' are same, and hence the line of treatment is also common. The etiological factors related to food, regimen and mental faculties lead to the aggravation of ''vata'' in the ''pranavahasrotas'' and derangement of ''kapha'' situated in the chest region producing lethal blockage of ''pranavayu''.