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Hello. I am Dr. Hyocheong Chae, director of Sunyujae Korean Medicine Clinic. Is it a cold, or seasonal rhinitis?
Many people suffer every change of season from morning nasal congestion, a runny nose, and incessant sneezing. At first, they might think it’s a cold, but if the symptoms don’t improve after a few days and keep recurring, they start to worry, “Could it be rhinitis?” How are colds and rhinitis different?
Dongcheon-dong Sunyujae Korean Medicine Clinic: Outward Appearance Colds and rhinitis may seem similar, but there are some important differences. Colds usually involve fever, sore throat, or body aches. Most colds also tend to improve within 1 to 2 weeks.
Allergic rhinitis, on the other hand, does not cause fever. Instead, symptoms like runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing persist for a long time. If not properly treated, it can lead to complications such as headaches or olfactory dysfunction.
Therefore, if you experience “no fever, but persistent runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing,” it’s likely rhinitis rather than a simple cold. Why does rhinitis recur every change of season? Rhinitis doesn’t simply arise from a problem in the nose alone.
It occurs when the body’s overall immune balance is disrupted, and the nasal mucous membrane becomes hypersensitive, reacting easily to even minor stimuli. Environmental factors such as fine dust, dry air, fatigue, and stress further exacerbate the symptoms. While medications or sprays can temporarily suppress symptoms, a fundamental resolution is difficult.
In other words, rhinitis is a problem of the immune system and overall bodily balance. You should view it as a problem. Sunyujae Korean Medicine Clinic’s rhinitis treatment proceeds as follows: At our Dongcheon-dong Korean Medicine Clinic, we don’t just reduce symptoms; we focus on fundamentally restoring the body. •Micro-nasal bloodletting therapy: This directly stimulates the swollen mucous membrane to stabilize it, treating the area broadly from the nasal cavity to the larynx.
•Nasal Chuna manual therapy: This corrects structural problems in the nose and balances the cervical and thoracic vertebrae to help open the airway smoothly. •Herbal medicine treatment: We prescribe customized herbal medicines like Hyunggaeyeongyo-tang and Socheongnyong-tang, and for chronic rhinitis patients, we prescribe ‘Biyeomhwan’ (rhinitis pills). •Mucosal regeneration pharmacopuncture: We utilize pharmacopuncture, which extracts herbal medicine ingredients, to help damaged mucous membranes regenerate.
You shouldn’t simply dismiss the runny nose and sneezing that appear every change of season as just a cold. If rhinitis is not properly treated early, it can become chronic and significantly reduce your quality of life. I always tell my patients:
“Rhinitis is not just a disease of the nose; it’s a problem of the body’s overall balance. Only by addressing it fundamentally can you escape the recurring suffering each year.” This change of season, we hope you regain comfortable breathing and a healthy daily life through personalized Korean medicine treatment. Post about rhinitis treatment 👉https://m.blog.naver.com/sunyujae21/223574368674
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This post was written directly by the medical staff of Sunyujae Korean Medicine Clinic to provide medical information, in compliance with Article 56(2) and Article 57(3) of the Medical Service Act. The duration and outcome of treatment may vary from person to person, so please consult a qualified practitioner before beginning treatment.
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