Treating the Root Cause of Rhinitis

Hello, I am Dr. Hyocheong Chae, director of Sunyujae Korean Medicine Clinic in Dongcheon-dong, a place where kind hearts reside.

‘Rhinitis’ that lowers the quality of life. Rhinitis is a chronic disease where inflammation occurs in the nasal mucous membrane, making breathing difficult. It occurs due to seasonal changes or environmental factors, and symptoms range from mild discomfort to those that interfere with daily life. If the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus membranes swell and repeated inflammation occurs, it can develop into chronic rhinitis, and in severe cases, it can cause problems such as snoring, sleep apnea, and headaches. Free yourself from rhinitis with Korean medicine treatment that addresses the root cause!

Principle of Nasal Cavity Bloodletting Treatment. The nasal mucous membrane regulates the amount of air, filters out foreign substances, and maintains appropriate humidity inside the nose. If inflammation occurs in the mucous membrane, this function can be impaired, leading to rhinitis symptoms. Therefore, it is necessary to remove nasal discharge, pus, and throat phlegm, and to reduce the swollen mucous membrane to treat inflammation, thereby promoting mucous membrane regeneration.

Furthermore, if lung function weakens, the circulation and regenerative power of the lungs decrease, which can also cause problems in the nasal and pharyngeal mucous membranes. In Korean medicine, the lungs govern nasal function, so for fundamental rhinitis treatment, it is important to strengthen lung function along with nasal mucous membrane regeneration. Superior regenerative power through precise stimulation. Micro-mucous membrane bloodletting acupotomy technique for the nasal cavity, pharynx, and larynx. The nose is connected to the lungs through the nasal cavity, pharynx, and larynx.

Rhinitis treatment often focuses only on the anterior part of the nasal cavity, which can lead to recurrence because the deep internal mucous membranes are not treated. The micro-mucous membrane bloodletting acupotomy technique precisely stimulates even the deep mucous membranes, extensively regenerating the mucous membranes along the airway. This technique can improve various rhinitis symptoms such as nasal congestion, stuffiness, foreign body sensation, tightness, and post-nasal drip.

*General Nasal Cavity Bloodletting – Stimulates only easily accessible areas, limited mucous membrane regeneration

*Micro-mucous Membrane Bloodletting – Precisely stimulates deep areas, extensive mucous membrane regeneration

*Nasal Inflammation Treatment – Resolves runny nose, sneezing, improves nasal congestion *Nasal Mucous Membrane Regeneration – Improves post-nasal drip, relieves foreign body sensation in the throat *Reduced Brain Heat Sensation – Improves headaches, poor concentration, insomnia, and anxiety *Airway Clearance – Improves dry mouth, bad breath, shortness of breath, snoring, and sleep apnea

Principle of Nasal Chuna Manual Therapy. For rhinitis treatment, we perform treatment that balances the bones within the skull in a manner similar to nasal Chuna manual therapy. We use a nasal dilator to improve internal nasal airflow and stimulate and correct the cranial occlusion area using a balloon. This device also affects the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. Recent research indicates that cerebrospinal fluid is discharged into the bloodstream through the lymphatics in the nasopharyngeal region, and a smooth flow of cerebrospinal fluid positively impacts physical balance.

Nasal Chuna Manual Therapy: A treatment method that directly inserts a small balloon into the nose to expand it, and stimulates the occlusion areas within the skull for correction and expansion.

Chronic Rhinitis vs. Allergic Rhinitis. There are several types of rhinitis, with chronic rhinitis and allergic rhinitis being the most common. Although the two types of rhinitis appear similar, there are differences in their causes, symptoms, and treatments. Chronic rhinitis refers to a condition where inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane persists for more than three months.

It is primarily caused by factors such as polluted air, smoking, dry environments, and problems with the internal structure of the nose. In cases of chronic rhinitis, continuous irritation exacerbates inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane, and symptoms may worsen over time. Allergic rhinitis occurs due to an overreaction of the immune system to specific allergens.

Common allergens include pollen, dust mites, animal dander, and mold. Allergic rhinitis can occur seasonally or persist throughout the year. For allergic conditions, long-term use of antihistamines can dry out the respiratory mucous membranes, potentially leading to secondary respiratory diseases, so caution is advised.

‘Herbal medicine prescriptions for rhinitis have no side effects like drowsiness and are convenient to take, available as decoctions, pills, or powders.’ Rhinitis Symptoms. Typical symptoms of rhinitis include runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, and throat phlegm. If not treated promptly, it can lead to impaired memory and concentration, headaches, and dizziness. If it develops into chronic rhinitis, severe inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane can damage the nasal airway, and lung function may also be affected.

This can lead to chronic conditions such as sinusitis, post-nasal drip, snoring, and sleep apnea, making early treatment crucial.

Rhinitis Treatment at Sunyujae Korean Medicine Clinic. Micro Nasal Cavity Bloodletting Treatment: The mucous membrane is directly stimulated with an acupotomy to stabilize the inflamed and swollen mucous membrane. The mucous membranes of the nasal cavity, pharynx, and even the deep larynx are precisely treated to extensively stabilize the mucous membranes along the airway. Nasal Chuna Manual Therapy: This therapy balances the nasal septum, posterior part of the brain, cervical vertebrae, and thoracic vertebrae, which affect the airway, to ensure the lungs can function normally and the nasal cavity opens, thus balancing the body.

Herbal Medicine Treatment: When combined with herbal medicines like Hyunggaeyeongyo-tang and Socheongnyong-tang, which address common rhinitis symptoms such as runny nose and nasal congestion, the treatment effect is excellent. For conditions requiring continuous intake, such as sinusitis and chronic rhinitis, rhinitis pills (biyeomhwan) are prescribed. Mucous Membrane Regeneration Pharmacopuncture: Pharmacopuncture, made by extracting herbal medicine that promotes tissue regeneration of the mucous membrane, is injected to facilitate the creation of new mucous membranes.

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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.