First, spring rhinitis high incidence of Chinese medicine pathogenesis analysis

1. Association between seasonal characteristics and rhinitis

• ​The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine"Spring and March, this is called the hair of the Chen, heaven and earth are born, all things to glory."
• ​climatic anomaly: After the spring equinox Yang Qi rise too fast, if the spleen, lungs and kidneys are weak, "Wei external not solid", vulnerable to wind, cold and dampness (humidity change > 15%, rhinitis attack rate ↑ 40%).

2. Modern medical perspective

• ​allergen surge: Prevalence of allergic rhinitis ↑60% at pollen concentrations up to 1000 grains/m³ (China Meteorological Administration data).
• ​disequilibrium: IgE antibody levels were 2.3-fold ↑ in those with spleen and lung qi deficiency (Chinese Journal of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery study).

Recently, there are more patients with rhinitis in clinical consultations.Spring is the high incidence of allergic rhinitis, like myself also a little rhinitis feel especially obvious.When you go to a pollen-rich place like Peach Blossom Ridge, where the temperature changes significantly, the air is dry, dust mites reproduce quickly, the humidity changes greatly, and there are many viruses, there are many cases of allergic rhinitis offenses, both in adults and children. So how do we usually take acupuncture points?
Rhinitis, whether it is common rhinitis or allergic rhinitis, is related to deficiencies in the spleen, lungs and kidneys. I usually choose acupuncture points on the lung and kidney meridians, but the exact points will depend on the child's tongue texture, tongue coating and other symptoms.Today, I'll start by telling you what you can usually push without looking at the symptoms.

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​Second, Chinese medicine regulating rhinitis 5 core points

(with illustrations of positioning and operating instructions)

​acupuncture point	​placement	​effect	​Applicable Symptoms	​Operating Methods
​pressure point on the forehead	halfway between the eyebrows	clear the air through the nose and open the nostrils (idiom); fig. to improve mental health	Nasal congestion, headache	5 minutes of massage or 10 minutes of moxibustion
​the twelve major vertebrae points on the vertebral column of the human body	Subsphenoidal depression of the 7th cervical vertebrae	Enhancement of Yang Qi	Fear of cold, recurrent colds	Moxibustion box moxibustion for 15 minutes
​Yingxiang acupoint LI11, at the lateral end of the elbow crease	0.5 inch next to the midpoint of the outer edge of the nose	relieve wind-heat	Runny, itchy nose	Squeegee scraping 200 times
​fengchi acupoint LI11, at the lateral end of the elbow crease	1-inch depression on the back of the hairline	dispel wind and relieve fever (TCM)	Headache, nasal congestion	5 minutes each of massage + moxibustion
​lung acupoint	1.5 inches inferior to the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebrae	purge the lungs of vital energy (TCM)	Cough and phlegm	Toggle for 10 minutes

Either pressing and rubbing or moxibustion will work. If the nasal congestion is particularly severe, you can also moxibrate two points, the Yin Tang point and the Da Shi point.

For those with obvious signs of deficiency, such as a child with a white face, blue on both sides of the bridge of the nose, and obvious overall symptoms of deficiency and cold, moxibustion may also be used on the Kidney point.

If the children at home rhinitis nasal congestion, sleep at night, Yintang point can use a little oil to press and knead for more than five minutes, the large vertebrae points can be pushed or moxibustion with moxa, Yintang point can also be moxibustion, the two acupuncture points to relieve the effect of nasal congestion is very good.

There is also the Yingxiang point for rhinitis, which has the effect of clearing the nasal orifices and evacuating wind-heat. I usually press and knead it 500 or 600 times, and now I am used to scraping it with a scraper, which is more effective than pressing and kneading. If you have an acupressure sticker, you can also stick it on this location, I usually do not moxibustion on this point.

Fengchi and Fengfu points are also relatively easy to find. These two points I usually press and rub with moxibustion as well, which is effective for cough, nasal congestion and runny nose. If your child's rhinitis has nasal congestion, coughing and throat clearing, and you want to push the hand acupoints, because you need to recognize the evidence, you can send me a picture of the tongue, my wechat: 1284963565. these acupoints I gave you are universal for relieving the acute symptoms of rhinitis. Through the way of moxibustion, massage and paste, it can greatly relieve the symptoms of rhinitis.

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​III. Guidelines for the selection of proprietary Chinese medicines

​Name of drug	​Applicable types of evidence	​Ingredients and effects	​contraindication (medicine)
​Rhinitis Granules	Cold rhinitis (clear runny nose, cold fear)	Yu Ping Feng San + Cang Er Zi San, benefiting Qi, consolidating the exterior and dispelling wind.	Not recommended for people with deficiency of Yin and excessive heat
​Nasal Abyss and Tongjiao Granules	Febrile rhinitis (yellow snot, sore throat)	Xin Yi + Ephedra, clearing heat, promoting the lungs and clearing the orifices.	Use with caution for wind-cold and flu
​Scutellaria Granules	Cold lung qi deficiency type rhinitis	Astragalus + Cimicifuga, warms the lungs and disperses cold.	Not to be taken in cases of solid heat

Rhinitis GranulesConsisting of Yu Ping Feng San and Cang Er Zi San.Suitable for coldIn allergic rhinitis, such as sneezing, running clear nose, and watery and thin white tongue coating, it has the effect of benefiting the qi and solidifying the surface, dispelling wind and relieving the surface.
Nasal Abyss and Tongjiao GranulesPrimary applicationfever, which can clear heat and promote the lungs and pass the orifices. These two medicines apply to different symptoms, do not use the wrong medicine when you buy your own medicine, use the wrong one will not be effective.

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​IV. Dietary therapy and home-conditioning programs

1. Therapeutic formula for strengthening the spleen and vital energy

• ​Yam and Gorgonzola CongeeYam 30g + Gorgonzola 15g + Japonica rice 50g, cook porridge daily in the morning, served for 2 weeks.
• ​population (esp. of a group of people)::Spleen and lung qi deficiency type, manifesting as speechlessness, lack of strength, lethargy, pale tongue coating, and white complexionThe

2. Therapeutic formula for clearing heat and cooling the blood

• ​Reed Root Lotus Root DrinkFresh rehmannia root 30g + lotus root 15g, boil water and drink as tea 2 times a day.
• ​population (esp. of a group of people): Patients with nosebleeds and fever with red tongue and yellow coating.

3. Taboo list

• ❌ Cold foods: iced drinks, watermelon, crabs (aggravates coldness)
• ❌ Spicy stimuli: chili peppers, peppercorns, fried chicken (promotes dampness-heat)
• ✅ Recommended ingredients: ginger, perilla, millet (warms the middle and strengthens the spleen)

Rhinitis patients must strictly avoid food, if not, conditioning may be a waste of money, waste of time and energy and no effect. If the rhinitis is strong, for the recurrence of rhinitis due to cold and cold, you can use theDrink and eat eggs boiled with the flowers of Echinacea, a couple of kids have had good results from drinking it. It's just a matter of boiling the flowers and eggs together with Xinyi flowers and drinking the soup and eating the eggs.

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​V. External treatment multiplier program

1. Recommended foot baths

• ​Foot Soak for Cold Symptoms: Xinyi 10g + Cangzhi 10g + Ailanthus 15g, boil water and soak feet for 15 minutes/day.
• ​Foot Soak for Heat Disorders: Chrysanthemum 10g + Peppermint 6g + Mulberry Leaf 10g, boil water and soak feet.

2. Video teaching of massage techniques

• ​Video Links: Click to watch a teaching on scraping at the Yingxiang point
• ​Key Tips: Push in the direction of shaving from the wings of the nose to the root of the nose, as hard as the skin is slightly red.

3.campaigns

• Movement is born of Yang, small children exercise more, the body of Yang Qi enough, the evil will not be easy to invade.Rhinitis is usually weak or recurring after a cold, strengthened body, rhinitis is not easy to attack, even if the attack will not be too serious and last too long.
• If you have a strong nasal congestion, you can use hot compresses. Applying a warm towel to your nose can promote local blood circulation and relieve nasal congestion.Pressing the Yingxiang points on either side of the nose while applying the compress or gently massaging the bridge of the nose with your fingers can help relieve nasal congestion. Also useMethod of Steam, which many moms and dads have also used. In the case of ensuring that you do not burn, similar to using a humidifier to increase the humidity of the nasal cavity, the nasal cavity will be much more comfortable. Children with allergic rhinitis, go out and try to wear a mask, which can avoid some irritation, the child will also be more comfortable.