Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs which inflames your airways. Due to the stress and pollution, the incidence of asthma has increased considerably nowadays. Many people have problems occasionally but others struggle everyday. It can be life threatening if it is not treated properly. Ayurvedic insight into asthma has a broader perspective. The versatile approach of Ayurveda helps in treating asthma as the focus is on the root cause of disease. Ayurveda emphasizes on treatments to eliminate the toxins and balancing the Doshas by panchakarma treatment like Vamana, Virechana etc. These treatments stops further production of such toxins and strengthens the Immune system, make the respiratory system more resistant.