Talk:Hikka Shwasa Chikitsa

Introduction

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 (karana) like raja (pollen or dust particles), dhuma (smoke) etc., location (sthana) and treatment or mula.[Indu commentary A.H chikitsa 4/1-2] For that reason, both conditions are described in the same chapter.[Su U 51/3 & ch.chi 17/70]