Rhinitis refers to the inflammation of the nasal mucosa and submucosal tissues. It is characterized by congestion or edema, and patients often experience nasal congestion, watery rhinorrhea, nasal itching, throat discomfort, cough, and other symptoms. Based on the condition, rhinitis can be classified into acute, chronic, and allergic types. Acute rhinitis is an acute inflammation of the nasal mucosa, chronic rhinitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa and submucosa, which can be a chronic progression from acute rhinitis, and allergic rhinitis, also known as "allergic rhinitis," is a nasal mucosal allergic reaction disease caused by various specific allergens.
Wind-Evil Invasion Type: Those with external contraction of wind-cold have severe nasal congestion, frequent sneezing, abundant and clear nasal discharge, a dull nasal voice, accompanied by headache, body aches, absence of sweating, and aversion to cold, with a pale tongue and thin white coating, and a floating and tight pulse; those with external contraction of wind-heat have dry nasal congestion that varies in intensity, or nasal itching and heat, scanty and thick yellow nasal discharge, fever with aversion to wind, headache, sore throat, and a desire to drink, with a red tongue, white or slightly yellow coating, and a floating and rapid pulse.
Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis Type: Persistent nasal congestion, abundant and viscous nasal discharge, which may be white or yellow and thick, diminished sense of smell, and muffled voice; the tongue is red with possible petechiae, and the pulse is taut, thin, and choppy.
Qi Deficiency and Evil Stagnation Type: Nasal congestion that varies in severity, sometimes mild and sometimes severe, or lighter during the day and worse at night, with sticky and thin nasal discharge, worsening upon exposure to cold, and accompanied by dizziness and headache; the tongue is pale red, with a thin white coating, and the pulse is slow.
It is recommended to perform moxibustion once a day, targeting 2 to 3 acupoints each time, with each acupoint being treated for 30 to 40 minutes. Rotate the points treated, with a 10-day period constituting one course of treatment, and then rest for 2 to 3 days before continuing with the next course. (If time permits and there is a need, more acupoints can be treated with moxibustion. The specific duration should be adjusted according to one's own physical needs.)
1. Engage in physical exercise to strengthen the physique and enhance the body's immunity. Maintain a light diet and avoid spicy foods; it is advisable to consume less fish and shrimp, which are strong-smelling foods. 2. Regularly washing the nasal cavity with saline water can effectively clean the nasal passage, regulate its humidity, and promote blood circulation in the nasal area.