None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Gritha neti: Stand with legs apart such that body weight is evenly distributed between the two feet. Lean forward and tilt the head to the right side and insert the nozzle in the left n
Sponsors
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Participants must be professional drivers (e.g., auto-rickshaw drivers, cab drivers, delivery personnel) who are regularly exposed to vehicular emissions and spend significant time on the road. 2. 18 to 60 years old 3. Participants should have no pre-existing chronic respiratory conditions (e.g., asthma, COPD, or lung cancer) at the time of enrolment to avoid confounding effects on the respiratory microbiota. 4. Participants should not have undergone nasal or sinus surgery within the last 6 months, as this could affect the nasal microbiome. 5. Individuals who are willing to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Participants who have had a respiratory infection (e.g., cold, flu, sinusitis) within the last 4 weeks will be excluded, as infections can temporarily alter the respiratory microbiota. 2. Subjects allergic to ghee 3. Participants on antibiotics within the last 3 months, as antibiotics can significantly alter the respiratory microbiota. 4. Smokers, as smoking can significantly alter the respiratory microbiota 5. Participants who are unwilling to adhere to the study protocol, including regular practice of Ghrita Neti or Jala Neti.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Respiratory microbiomeTimepoint: Pre assessment Post assessment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NilTimepoint: Nil | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Deeksha Shenoy
Alvas college of naturopathy and yogic sciences
Outcome results
None listed