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RESPIRATORY HEALTH
IMBALANCES QUIZ

Taking this free quiz of your Respiratory Health can help you discover signs and symptoms of imbalance. When you are done you will be brought to a results page where you can view your imbalanced doshas & qualities from an ayurvedic perspective. The results from this test will guide you to healthy food choices and recipes matching your personal, individual ayurvedic diet. This test will take approximately ten minutes to fill.

Page 1: Check the boxes for symptoms you experience on a regular basis, or that were significant in the past.

Which boxes best describe your 'Nose and Sinuses'?

Thin, narrow, small nose

Medium sized nose

Wide, broad nose

Nostrils continually flared

Red or bulbous nose tip

Can breathe through nose

Stuffed nose (can't breathe)

Nasal passages become blocked when either swollen or filled with mucus. Infections, as well as dryness in the air can irritate passages, making them swollen. Electric and gas heat are very dry in nature. Cold air causes the nasal passages to swell...

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Limited sense of taste

Loss of taste and flavor makes it hard for you to choose the right foods for your body. Impaired taste can cause you to eat too little and lose weight, or it could make you eat too much and gain weight. Impaired taste can predispose you to using too...

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Limited sense of smell

Limited sense of smell could come from various causes. Toxins in the body reduce the sensitivity of the nose. Sinus inflammation or sinus infection could reduce sensitivity. Acid reflux may affect smell. Injury or trauma to the septum, or sphenoid...

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Sensitive to Smells / Strong sense of smell

Tickle in nose

Runny nose

A runny nose with thin mucus is often a Vata condition with cold. Toxicity (ama) is another factor. Toxins irritate the nasal passages. Toxins build due to leaky gut, constipation, or gas and bloating. Check for signs of...

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Post nasal drip

Is your nose constantly drippy? If you are one who can't leave the house without tissues on hand, you probably have post nasal drip. The nose is one of the body's pathways to eliminate toxins, and a major site of immune system activity. Post nasal...

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Snot / dried mucus

Snot is dried mucus, and a sign of Vata. Moist, slimy snot is more Kapha in nature.

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Seasonal allergies / Hay fever

Even though flowers release pollen all summer long, many people are more sensitive to pollen in the springtime. The body releases winter fats in the springtime, making the blood rich and sweet. When the blood is rich, any single grain of pollen...

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Dry Nasal Passages

Dry Nasal Passages Heating systems, especially air heat, tend to dry out the air, creating dryness in the nasal passages. Apply sesame oil and ghee to the nose with the pinky finger. Humidifiers can help.

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Dryness aggravates nasal passages

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Sinus Infection

The winter chill in the air and the smell of cedar logs crackling and burning in a far off chimney refreshes the senses. Yet after several minutes of walking, my nasal passages have swollen shut. An unsightly drop of clear mucus prompts me to reach...

Learn more about 'Sinus Infection'.

Sinus Headache (Pain in forehead)

Sinus pain around eyes

Sinus pain in cheeks

Frequent Nose Bleeds

Nasal Polyps

A polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue projecting from a mucous membrane. Polyps may form in the nasal passages, colon, uterus, ear and bladder. Polyps may obstruct the passage, and are easily irritated and/or inflamed. In some cases they are...

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Plastic Surgery

Which boxes best describe your 'Phlegm'?

No mucus

Mucus Congestion

Overview Excess mucus is generally a sign of "sweet blood". Blood that is high in sugar, fats, or proteins is sweet blood. Sweet blood is thicker than dry blood and causes mucus. Sweet blood causes thick mucus while toxicity...

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Mucus/congestion in mornings

Mucus is generally a sign of "sweet blood". Blood that is high in sugar, fats, or proteins is sweet blood. Sweet blood is thicker than dry blood and causes mucus. Sweet blood causes thick mucus while toxicity generally creates thin, clear mucus.

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Large amounts of mucus

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Thin mucus

Thin or clear mucus is often a sign of cold sinuses, or irritation of the sinus membranes due to toxicity. It is typical of a common cold due to deficiency in autumn. Thin mucus often increases with gas or constipation, due to toxins (ama)....

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Clear mucus

Thick mucus is a sign of Kapha. Thin mucus is a sign of Vata. Mucus is increased by cold. Thin or clear mucus is often a sign of cold sinuses, or irritation of the sinus membranes due to toxicity. It is typical of a common cold due to deficiency in...

Learn more about 'Clear mucus'.

Thick mucus

Learn more about 'Thick mucus'.

White mucus

Learn more about 'White mucus'.

Yellow mucus

When mucus is a yellow or green color, generally this means there is an excess of Pitta in the lungs and a possible sign of infection (Pitta is responsible for infection). The quality of this mucus is hot, sharp and penetrating. You will feel this...

Learn more about 'Yellow mucus'.

Green mucus

Blood or pus in mucus

Swallowing mucus

Mucus is very difficult to digest, buffers acids, and should not be swallowed. When excess mucus is swallowed, it causes nausea and vomiting.

Learn more about 'Swallowing mucus'.

Difficulty expectorating

Cystic-Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is a congenital inherited disorder of the exocrine glands causing thick, tenacious mucus, and pancreatic insufficiency. A genetic mutation causes excessive release of sodium, chloride, and bicarbonate ions (CTFR dysregulation). These...

Learn more about 'Cystic-Fibrosis'.

Which boxes best describe your 'Throat'?

Sore throat

A sore throat may due to acid reflux, dryness, or 'sweet blood'. Sweet blood encourages proliferation of bacteria that irritate the throat.

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Lump in throat

A feeling of a lump in the throat is often described as if a golf ball or tennis ball is stuck near the throat chakra. A lump in the throat can be caused by anxiety, vagal nerve stimulation, swelling, irritation from acid reflux, or even a tumor.

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Laryngitis

Laryngitis may follow an upper respiratory infection & swelling, excessive use of the voice, acid reflux, or other causes.

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Strep Throat

Thick coating tongue

A thick coating on the tongue is a sign of ama - toxins accumulating in the body. It may be a sign of thick blood and aggravated Kapha, or aggravated Vata with constipation. The coating is formed by action of bacteria on the tongue. The...

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Swollen lymph nodes - neck

Swollen lymph nodes in the neck are a sign of chronic sinus, ear or upper respiratory infection. Swollen lymph nodes are a sign of blood stagnation andmay indicate sweet, thick, Kapha blood.

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Chronic cough

Irritation of the upper respiratory tract, as well as inhalation of dust could create the urge to cough. Oddly, when a person relaxes or breathes slowly it stimulates the vagus nerve, which could ellicit a cough. Stimulation of the ears sometimes...

Learn more about 'Chronic cough'.

Hoarse Voice

A hoarse voice could be a sign of acid reflux, smoking, stuffed nose, dry air, dry palate, overuse of the voice, and upper respiratory infection. The vagus nerve also affects the muscles and tension in the vocal chords.

Learn more about 'Hoarse Voice'.

Cough with mucus / wet cough

A cough may be caused by a respiratory infection (often viral but sometimes due to bacteria). Examples include the common cold (rhinovirus), rsv, and the flu. The cough may be wet (with mucus) or dry (without mucus). Coronovirus causes a dry...

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Dry cough

A dry cough is a cough where lung tissue is void of mucus. The sound of a dry cough is raspy. Irritation of the upper respiratory tract, as well as inhalation of dust could create the urge to cough. Oddly, when a person relaxes or breathes slowly it...

Learn more about 'Dry cough'.

Whooping Cough

Croup

Croup is breathing difficulty and a "barking" cough. Croup is due to swelling around the vocal cords. It is common in infants and children. Croup is often caused by viral infection, but may also be caused by bacteria, allergies, respiratory...

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Page 2: Check the boxes for symptoms you experience on a regular basis, or that were significant in the past.

Which boxes best describe your 'Lungs'?

Tobacco Cigarette Smoker (Past)

Many people smoke without thinking, leading to addiction. As a first step to quitting, Ayurveda recommends smoking slowly and with full attention.

Learn more about 'Tobacco Cigarette Smoker (Past)'.

Tobacco Cigarette Smoker (Current)

Many people smoke without thinking, leading to addiction. As a first step to quitting, Ayurveda recommends smoking slowly and with full attention.

Learn more about 'Tobacco Cigarette Smoker (Current)'.

Air Pollution Exposure (Current)

Mold allergy

Kapha people have watery lungs, and are more vulnerable to mold allergies.

Learn more about 'Mold allergy'.

Seasonal allergies / Hay fever

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Dust allergy

Allergies may be a consequence of chronic underlying inflammation (of the skin, lungs, or digestive tract) that exposes the immune system to allergens. For example, a respiratory infection can cause the immune system to overreact to dust or other...

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Detergent allergy

Animal/dander allergy

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Lungs Irritated / Inflamed

Inflammation of Airways The lungs may be inflamed due to irritants including air pollution, allergies, infection and cigarette smoke. It can lead to asthma. Pleurisy - Inflammation of the lining of the...

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Bronchitis

Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes, often due to infection, allergies, or exposure to other lung irritants such as smoking, or fumes. Bronchitis is considered chronic when a person has a productive cough for at least 3 months or 2...

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Wheezing

Wheezing is the sound that happens when air in your lungs moves through constricted or obstructed air passages. Wheezing usually comes from the bronchioles - smaller tubes deeper in the lungs. Wheezing on the exhalation points to bronchiolar...

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Tightness in Chest when Breathing

Asthma

Asthma is chronic inflammation of the lungs characterized by easily triggered spasms of the bronchial tubes. These spasms, inflammation of bronchial tubes, and mucus induce wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Asthma...

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Respiratory / Lung Infection

Lung infections typically start out as viral in healthy adults and then progress, often rapidly, into bacterial infections. As the infection progresses, mucus will change in color from clear, to white, then yellow and finally green. Mucus may be...

Learn more about 'Respiratory / Lung Infection'.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is a lung infection causing inflammation of the deepest lung tissue (lower bronchial tubes and airsacs). Common respiratory infections typically affect the upper branches of the lung only and does not descend into the air sacs (alveoli) of...

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Heaviness in heart area

Emphysema

Emphysema is a condition where the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs are damaged and rupture, creating large air filled spaces in the lungs. The early symptoms of emphysema are shortness of breath, coughing, and recurrent lung...

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Shortness of Breath

Sudden onset of shortness of breath is a medical emergency and could indicate: A clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) Aspiration of a foreign body Heart attack Shortness of breath, even when...

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Tuberculosis/TB

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) is a progressive lung disease characterized by long term airflow limitation due to lung fibrosis. The main symptoms are cough and shortness of breath. Pathogenesis COPD results...

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Which boxes best describe your 'Ears'?

Small Ears

Medium Ears

Large Ears

Poor hearing

Red Ears

Redness of the ears could be a sign of upward moving heat (Pitta). Ears may be red continuously, after eating, after eating red meat or spicy food, or not at all.

Learn more about 'Red Ears'.

Skin problems on ears

Burning rashes on the ears (especially after eating) could be a sign of upward moving heat (Pitta). There may be an infection in the sinus or ear canal that is releasing through the skin. Try massaging around the ear, pulling the ear to see if there...

Learn more about 'Skin problems on ears'.

Waxy clogged ears

Ear wax helps protect against bacteria and has antifungal properties. However, too much of it can cause problems. Ear wax can affect balance. It can become impacted in the ear. Ear wax is called karna mala in Ayurveda. A diet high in...

Learn more about 'Waxy clogged ears'.

Ear pain/infection

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Pressure / popping ears

A diet high in meats generally creates more ear wax. Excess fats & sweets can cause congested fluid buildup in the ear. The ears love warmth - warming circulatory stimulants and lymphatic drainage should provide some relief.

Learn more about 'Pressure / popping ears'.

Frequent motion sickness

Ringing ears

Acute ringing in the ears is generally caused by toxins stimulating the nervous system (aggravating udana vayu) - a sign of aggravated doshas. It may also be caused by hypoxia. What is the pitch of the ringing in the ears? Low pitch is...

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RESPIRATORY HEALTHIMBALANCES QUIZ

Which boxes best describe your 'Nose and Sinuses'?

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Which boxes best describe your 'Lungs'?

Which boxes best describe your 'Ears'?

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