A comparative study on Lung Capacity in Sthula Purusha and Swastha Purusha

Abstract

Vayu called as the “life of all living organism” in ancient text. Presence of Vayu in the body in equal proportion is one of the main reasons of health of healthy persons, on other hand due to accumulation of excess fat on the chest in obese individuals the air passage is obstructed and Vayu (atmospheric air) does not inter into the lungs properly due to this reason Prana Vayu in obese individuals is less than its normal quantity which affects the daily routine and decreases the normal age of a person. Assessment the health of healthy peoples with the help of general signs and symptoms of equilibrium of Dosha, Dhatu, Mala and Agni etc. while according to modern science vital signs are the indicators of normal health of any individual. Assessment of obesity is done by the symptoms given in the text such as Chala Sphika, Udara Stana, Khudhadhikya, Trishadhikya, Khudraswas etc. and according to modern science body mass index (BMI) is used as measurement tool of obesity. Measurement of lung volume and capacity with the help of student spirometer and make comparison of lung capacity in both the groups (Sthula & Swastha Purusha).