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About Rhinitis
The main symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis are nasal congestion, watery nasal discharge and sneezing. Sometimes the eyes are also affected and become red and itchy.
Possible Symptoms
*Nasal congestion
*Nasal discharge
*Sneezing
*Red, itchy eyes
Western Medicine View
Allergic rhinitis is a condition whereby the immune system produces antigen-antibodies (an antigen is a substance foreign to the body, such as bacteria or pollen) and manifests as an allergic reaction in the lining of the inside of the nose. Hay fever is when the antigens are only pollen. Perennial allergic rhinitis is when the antigens are dust, fungal spores, animal skin, hair and feathers. It is treated by antihistamines or steroids.
Chinese Medicine View
Allergic rhinitis (known as Bi Yuan) is due to Wind-Cold in the Lungs. Cold turns into Heat and the lungs cannot move Qi (Qi is the essential energy needed by each organ and either too much or too little Qi will have a negative effect on health). Hence Qi stagnates and blood develops in the nose (resulting in nasal discharge). There are five patterns of this condition: Lungs affected by Wind-Cold, Lungs affected by Wind-Heat, Liver and Gall-Bladder Heat, Lung-Heat and Spleen-Heat.
Treatment Options
Acupuncture and Chinese herbs. A distinction is made between seasonal rhinitis (hayfever) and perennial rhinitis. Both of which can be treated with Chinese herbs and Acupuncture. Another treatment option is Rhinolight phototherapy.
Lifestyle Advice
Work on ways to reduce allergens in your lifestyle. This may be done be changing your home/work environment.
For expert advice on rhinitis and how Chinese Medicine can help please refer to our Relieve Your Allergies clinical guide.
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