Q How are allergic rhinitis and sinusitis treated simultaneously?
A Allergic rhinitis is the most common comorbid condition associated with sinusitis. In Korean traditional medicine, these two conditions are treated together as immune issues related to lung qi deficiency and defensive qi deficiency.
Detailed Answer
Simultaneous Treatment Strategy
If allergic rhinitis is present, mucosal hypersensitivity persists, causing the sinus openings to repeatedly swell and become blocked. If only rhinitis is treated while sinusitis is neglected, or vice versa, recurrence often follows. Integrated Herbal Prescription: Herbal medicine for clear runny nose and allergies: Effective for watery runny nose and sneezing in allergic rhinitis, and stabilizes sinus mucosa. Herbal medicine to relieve nasal congestion: Acts on both conditions simultaneously by facilitating sinus circulation and removing suppuration. At Dongjedang Korean Medicine Clinic, rhinitis and sinusitis are managed as a single integrated treatment plan following an analysis of the allergic constitution. If both diseases occur together, the treatment period may be 1 to 2 months longer than for a single disease.
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