It's like a cold but it hurts your brain! This kind of rhinitis is very dangerous, and Chinese medicine teaches you a few ways to prevent it, and the effect is particularly good

After autumn, the weather is getting cooler day by day, and the body feels more and more comfortable, but many people's noses are beginning to "make trouble" - allergic rhinitis, do you have it?

Four bases for judging allergic rhinitis

In our country, the prevalence of allergic rhinitis is relatively high, equivalent to almost one in ten people.

Generally speaking, the following manifestations need to be noted:

• Frequent sneezing, 3 or more sneezes in a row, attacks when exposed to allergens such as dust and pollen.

  
  

• Runny nose that runs uncontrollably.

  
  

• Nasal congestion on one or both sides, or alternately, dizziness and headache occur when nasal congestion is severe.

  
  

• The nasal cavity is itchy and even the eyes and throat are itchy.

If the above conditions occur for a long time or persistently, allergic rhinitis should be considered.

Since the symptoms of allergic rhinitis are slightly similar to those of a cold, it is often mistaken for a cold, so what is the difference between allergic rhinitis and a cold?

If you have allergic rhinitis and take cold medicine, although the cold medicine may also contain antihistamines to reduce allergy symptoms, the other ingredients are a "waste".

Allergic rhinitis is very harmful

Allergic rhinitis is the most common chronic refractory disease of rhinology, and in addition to nasal discomfort, it can cause the following problems:

1

Cognitive impairment in children

A study published in Pediatric Allergy Immunology in July 2020 noted that children with pollen allergies had their cognitive function affected during pollen season, and the more symptoms they had, the longer the cognitive test response took (slower response).

2

Makes people anxious

The results of a 2010 study published in the Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery showed that patients with allergic rhinitis had a decline in health in all areas and a tendency to develop anxiety.

3

Impaired sleep

A 2014 study published in the Journal of Nasal Allergy found that 86.9% of patients with allergic rhinitis had impaired sleep.

In addition, allergic rhinitis can also bring a lot of inconvenience and impact to our work and life socialization.

There are many TCM intervention methods

Allergic rhinitis is generally difficult to cure in a short period of time, and the onset of the disease can be effectively slowed down by avoiding contact with allergens and keeping warm.

In terms of treatment, TCM not only emphasizes commonality, but also highlights individuality, and selects different treatment plans according to the different syndromes of cold, heat, deficiency and reality.

For the vast majority of patients with allergic rhinitis, symptoms are relieved in a warm environment and worsened in cold.

"The Yellow Emperor's Neijing" says: "The water of all diseases, clear and cold, all belong to cold", indicating that allergic rhinitis is mainly caused by cold drinks.

Therefore, in our daily maintenance process, we can use the method of warming water and drinking:

1

Those with mild symptoms

You can take ginger and red date soup, 5~7 pieces of ginger, 3 red dates, break it, and decoction water.

Ginger has a spicy and hot taste, and has the effects of warming the stomach and relieving nausea, warming the lungs and drinking, and relieving the surface and dissipating cold; Jujube has a sweet and warm taste, which can play a role in invigorating qi and fixing intake.

2

Those with severe symptoms

If the runny discharge is incessant, and the stool is easy to loosen, you can use Chinese patent medicine (such as Jade Ping Feng San, etc.) under the guidance of a physician to treat.

In addition, moxibustion can also be used, select acupuncture points such as the large vertebrae, Fengmen, Lung Yu, Zusanli, etc., and moxibustion for about 20 minutes per day to warm the lungs and dispel cold.

3

The illness is prolonged

When the cold drink is left for a long time, or the evil of warmth and dryness, or excessive consumption of hot foods such as spicy barbecue, it can be turned into a hot drink.

Clear mucus turns into sticky white nasal discharge, with nasal congestion, sneezing, itchy eyes, eye feces, red eyes, red tongue and other symptoms, you can use mulberry leaves 6 grams, chrysanthemum 6 grams, peppermint 2 grams, reed root 15 grams, Xinyi 6 grams, Angelica Angelica 6 grams and other decoction water instead of tea, light and clear the lungs through the wind and heat, cleansing and drinking.

It should be noted that this small recipe cannot be fried for a long time, and only needs to be boiled for 10 minutes after the fire, and when you smell the aromatic aroma of Chinese medicine, you can drink it.

Other conservation methods

1

Prevent nasal chills

Clinically, most patients with allergic rhinitis have a history of bad lifestyle habits of "cold and cold drinks".

Many people are accustomed to eating cold food directly from the refrigerator, or the temperature of the air conditioner is adjusted too low in summer, causing yang damage.

For such people, anti-allergy drugs can be taken in advance under the guidance of a doctor before the cold air comes.

In normal times, if you go out of a room with a large temperature difference, it is best to wear a mask to maintain the temperature of your nose, and then take off the mask when the temperature is suitable.

2

Heavy cleaning

For patients with allergic rhinitis, common allergens include pollen, mite dust, animal dander, etc.

Therefore, in autumn, you should keep indoor air circulation, avoid contact with plush toys, change clothes frequently, dry bedding frequently, etc., and remember to wear a mask when enjoying the flowers.

Usually, we can sew a piece of cloth at the head of the quilt, remove it and wash it with boiling water with the pillow towel after a few days, and then dry it, it is best to prepare two pieces of cloth for use, which can effectively avoid mites disturbing people.

3

Nasal lavage

Washing the nasal passages reduces allergenic substances in the nasal passages.

You can use a professional nasal irrigation device to clean your nasal cavity with light salt water twice a day in the morning and evening, and move gently to avoid choking.

You can also take a basin of cold water, hold your breath deeply, lower your head at the same time, immerse your nose in cold water, leave the water surface after about two seconds, 3~5 times in a row, and repeat it several times in the morning.

4

Press acupuncture points

Massaging the nasal acupuncture points can improve symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing during rhinitis attacks.

The massage method is to use the middle finger to rub the Yingxiang acupoint, the nose acupoint and the Yintang acupoint for half a minute. Knead to the degree of local soreness, and the range of action should not be too large.

The Yingxiang point is located in the nasolabial fold, at the midpoint of the outer edge of the alar of the nose. Regular massage of this acupuncture point can evacuate wind and heat, clear the nasal passages, and help patients relieve the symptoms of nasal congestion.

The nasal acupoint, also known as Shangyingxiang, is located at the junction of the alar cartilage and the turbinate, near the upper end of the nasolabial fold. Regular massage can prevent symptoms such as rhinitis, sinusitis and headaches.

The Yintang acupoint is located on the forehead, between the eyebrows. Regular massage of Yintang acupoint has the effect of brightening the eyes and clearing the nose and calming the nerves.

The above methods are not a substitute for medicine, if you feel unwell, please seek medical attention in time.

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