Table 1.

Similarities between Allergic Rhinitis and Vata and Kapha predominant Pratishyay

Allergic Rhinitis	Vata predominant Pratishyay	Kaphaj predominant Pratishyay
Nasal obstruction	Stuffed and obstructed nose	Difficulty in breathing
Paroxysmal sneezing	Repeated sneezing	–
Post nasal drip	Cold clear nasal fluid nasal discharge	Sticky nasal discharge
Itching in nose and may involves eye, palate or pharynx	–	Itchy sensation in oral cavity
Chronic cough	–	Cough
Loss of smell	Anosmia	–