Hay fever

 

Overview

 

Allergic rhinitis is seasonal or persistent itching, sneezing, running nose, nasal congestion, and sometimes itchy eyes, caused by exposure to pollens or other allergens.

 

Treatment options

 

First-line treatment by medical doctor is with a nasal corticosteroid (with or without an oral or a nasal antihistamine) or with an oral antihistamine plus an oral decongestant.

 

Acupuncture

 

Choose acupuncuture points from limbs bilateraly and around the nose, generally speaking choose 4-6 points about 8 -  12 needles

 

 

Treatment protocol

 

Patients with moderate condition are recommended to have 4 treatments over 2 weeks. Another 2 to 4 treatments may be required in more severe cases.

 

Safety

 

Acupuncture is a well-tolerated safe treatment. The specific technique with strong stimulation may be used.