Abstract
Introduction: Children with RADs experience a lot of problems in their day to day activities. Respiratory Allergies pose the greatest stress on the children in most of the developed and developing countries. In India 15-20% population is suffering from RADs. There is no cure for RADs as per the Conventional Medical Science. Ayurvedic medicines can be a potential and effective alternative for the treatment against the RADs. Materials and methods: Double blind randomised controlled trial was conducted on 100 patients of RADand were given Drakshadi Yogfor 12 weeks. Results: In intergroup comparison extremely significant gain was seen in trial group (group A) over control group (group B) for nasal discharge, sneezing, nasal obstruction, itching of nose and eye, wheezing and inflammation of throat. Whereas for loss of smell, headache and cough very significant advantage was observed in trial group (group A) over group B. Significant gain was seen in trial group (group A) over control group (group B) for hoarseness of voice. Insignificant gain was found in trial group (group A) over control group (group B), for fever and dyspnea. Discussion: No adverse effect was observed. Thus, Drakshadi Yog can be recommended for the management of Respiratory Allergic Disorders of Children.