Allergic rhinitis, which is more painful in the fall, can be improved with herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment. [한의사 日 건강꿀팁]

Deok-Geun Ahn, Director of Jahwang Oriental Medicine Hospital Autumn is a season when patients with allergic rhinitis are likely to experience worsening symptoms due to dry weather, fine dust, pollen, and rapid daily temperature changes. Allergic rhinitis is a chronic disease in which the nasal mucosa becomes hypersensitive to external stimuli and causes symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and stuffy nose. During this period, managing immunity and improving physical constitution are especially important. Accordingly, Oriental medicine proposes specialized treatments to manage allergic rhinitis, and effective symptom relief can be expected through herbal medicine prescription and acupuncture treatment tailored to the individual’s constitution and condition.

From the perspective of Oriental medicine, the main causes of allergic rhinitis are considered to be a weakening of the spleen and lung functions, as well as cold and wind conditions in the body. The spleen is closely related to the immune system, and the lungs are important organs responsible for the respiratory system. Therefore, improving the weakening of spleen and lung function is the key to treating allergic rhinitis.

Herbal medicine prescriptions for patients with allergic rhinitis in the fall include Cheongpye-tang, Socheongryong-tang, Bangpungtongseongsan, and Hyeonggaeyeongyo-tang. This is a herbal medicine prescription that helps the circulation of qi and blood and strengthens the functions of the lungs and spleen, and is customized to each patient’s constitution and symptoms.

In addition to herbal medicine prescriptions, acupuncture treatment is very effective in immediately relieving the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. In particular, acupuncture stimulates the meridians around the nose to relieve symptoms such as runny nose and sneezing, and strengthens the immune system by improving the circulation of energy and blood throughout the body. In the fall season, the body easily dries out and the qi and blood become clogged, and acupuncture treatment helps relieve these problems and reduce rhinitis symptoms. Treatment should be carried out to strengthen the function of the lungs and spleen by stimulating acupuncture points in the menopause and nasal passages and to reduce inflammation in the nasal mucosa. In addition, herbal acupuncture therapy for allergic rhinitis and injecting herbal medicine ingredients directly into the acupuncture points can also relieve rhinitis. It is effective in doing so.

In addition, worsening symptoms can be prevented through several management methods in daily life. Because the atmosphere is dry in the fall season, it is important to maintain appropriate indoor humidity and prevent drying of the nasal mucosa. Maintaining a constant body temperature through regular exercise helps promote blood circulation and strengthen immunity.

Additionally, consuming fresh fruits, vegetables, and vitamin-rich foods to boost immunity can help relieve rhinitis symptoms by helping the lungs and spleen function.

Since lowered immunity and weakened lung function are the main causes of allergic rhinitis in the fall, oriental medicine treatment goes beyond simple symptom management and focuses on improving constitution and strengthening immunity.

The strength of oriental medicine treatment is to improve the fundamental cause of rhinitis and provide methods to improve long-term health through herbal medicine prescription, acupuncture treatment, and herbal medicine treatment tailored to each patient’s constitution. And since rhinitis herbal medicine is being applied to the herbal medicine pilot project, let’s reduce the burden of medical expenses and improve the quality of life.

Ahn Deok-geun, Director of Jahwang Oriental Medicine Hospital

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