Q How does Korean medicine understand the cause of allergic rhinitis?
A It is seen as Lung qi deficiency (pyegi-heo) weakening the defensive qi (wigi), allowing Wind-Cold (punghan) to invade the nasal passages.
Detailed Answer
In Korean medicine, allergic rhinitis is called bigu. The Lung is the organ connected to the nose, and when Lung qi is insufficient, the body becomes vulnerable to external climate changes. Worsening of runny nose and sneezing in response to cold air and dampness corresponds to the Wind-Cold type of bigu. When Kidney yang deficiency (sinyang-heo) is also present, the condition tends to become chronic.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, we differentiate Lung qi deficiency, Spleen qi deficiency, and Kidney yang deficiency according to each patient's constitution. We apply a combined approach using Socheongnyong-tang (Minor Blue Dragon decoction) to dispel Cold while removing stagnant heat-toxin through nasal bloodletting.
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