Q Do I need to keep getting treatment even after my symptoms improve?
A Maintenance treatment for 3-6 months after symptom relief greatly lowers the recurrence rate.
Detailed Answer
Because allergic rhinitis recurs frequently, maintenance treatment after symptom relief is important. Repeating a 2-4 week intensive course before each seasonal transition tends to reduce the symptom intensity in the following season. When combined with immunotherapy, continuation for at least 3 years is recommended.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, after symptom relief we propose a maintenance plan that steadily accumulates Lung qi with an Okbyeongpung-san (Jade Windscreen powder)-based tonic. We operate a four-season management cycle of intensive treatment in spring and autumn plus tonic prescriptions in summer and winter.
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