Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, occurs when the nose and/or eyes are exposed to environmental allergens such as pollens (from grasses, weeds, or trees), dust mites, moulds, and animal dander. In contrast to conventional treatment approaches, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) addresses hay fever by examining the underlying TCM patterns holistically.
1. Weak Lung Qi and Vulnerable Defence:
Manifestations include intense itching of the nasal passages, frequent sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, pale and swollen nasal mucosa, aversion to wind and cold, fatigue, shortness of breath, and a low voice. Tongue may appear pale with a thin white coating, and the pulse is weak.
2. Lung and Spleen Deficiency:
Symptoms involve nasal congestion, thin and watery nasal discharge, diminished sense of smell, swelling of the nasal turbinates, accompanied by dizziness, fatigue, limb heaviness, poor appetite, loose stools, a pale or swollen tongue with tooth imprints on the edges, a white coating, and a slow and moist pulse.
3. Kidney Qi Deficiency and Lung Cold:
Characterised by perennial rhinitis with frequent nasal itching and sneezing, uncontrollable clear mucus, particularly worse in the morning and evening, pale and swollen nasal mucosa, aversion to wind and cold, cool limbs, pale complexion, possible lower back and knee soreness, nocturnal emissions or premature ejaculation, excessive and clear urine, frequent nighttime urination, pale tongue, and a slow and weak pulse.
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