When it comes to rhinitis, many people's first reaction is "it's an old problem that can't be cured."
Indeed, once rhinitis attacks, the nose will be blocked, making it difficult to sleep well at night. During the day, you will feel dizzy and bloated. You have to carry a large pack of tissues when you go out. Only those who have experienced it can understand the uncomfortable feeling.
Rhinitis is essentially an inflammation of the nasal mucosa and submucosal tissue. To put it simply, it means that there is a problem with the "protective film" inside the nose. Congestion and edema will occur at every turn, leading to nasal congestion, watery nasal discharge, itchy nose, and even discomfort in the throat and even coughing.
Today, let’s not talk about those complicated and difficult treatments. Let’s just talk about starting from daily life and diet, using some milder methods to regulate, and continue to do it. Many people have reported that the effect is not bad.
Massage the Yingxiang point and clear the nose.
This acupoint, Yingxiang point, should not be unfamiliar to friends who have a little knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine and health care.
It belongs to the Large Intestine Meridian of Hand Yangming, and its location is very easy to find, just on both sides of the nose, in the depression directly to the side of the root of the nose.
The biggest function of this acupoint is to unblock the nasal orifices, which is extremely helpful in alleviating nasal congestion, runny nose, and sinusitis symptoms.
The massage method is actually very simple. We can do it at home while watching TV or resting.
Use the index finger of both hands to massage gently up and down along the nasal groove, starting from the Yingxiang point, for 5 to 10 minutes each time.
Then use your fingertips specifically on the Yingxiang point, first massage it in a clockwise direction, and then massage it in a counterclockwise direction.
The key is not how intense it is, but to persist and do it every day. In about a month, many people will find that nasal ventilation becomes much smoother than before.
Garlic prescription, although it is irritating, the effect is direct
Among the many small methods widely circulated among the people, using garlic to treat rhinitis can be regarded as a relatively "powerful" method.
The method is to mash a clove of garlic, wrap it in a clean bean bag, squeeze out the juice from the minced garlic, and drop two drops of the juice into each nostril.
When you first drop it in, the spicy and stimulating feeling is really very strong. At this time, you will feel that the nasal cavity is burning. At this time, you can gently use your hands to press the sides of the nose a few times, so that the garlic juice can evenly contact the inner wall of the nasal cavity.
For some specific types of rhinitis, there is such a method, especially in the acute stage. Some people report that patients with mild symptoms use it once, and patients with more severe symptoms use it twice, and there will be significant improvement.
However, it is important to note that garlic is extremely irritating. The first time you try it, you must start with a very small amount. First, drop a small drop to test your tolerance.
If you are allergic to garlic, or you are a person whose nasal mucosa is particularly sensitive and prone to bleeding, then do not use this prescription. Safety is the first priority.
Edible sesame oil, a gentle and moisturizing treatment for allergic rhinitis
Compared with the spiciness of garlic, use sesame oil It is too gentle to treat rhinitis.
The sesame oil here refers to the ordinary ones we usually eat. edible sesame oil .
The method is very gentle, three to five times a day, using a clean dropper, drop about five drops into each nostril.
The sesame oil with good moisturizing effect can help keep the nasal mucosa in a moist state, thereby reducing sneezing and runny nose caused by dryness or allergen stimulation.
Many people will have allergic rhinitis attacks whenever the seasons change, especially around the beginning of autumn. Their noses will be itchy and they will sneeze continuously. If you use this method for a while, you can obviously feel the symptoms relieved.
It is important to note that if the nasal congestion reaches a particularly serious level, you can change your body position before instilling the sesame oil, or apply a warm towel to your nose, and wait until the nasal cavity is slightly ventilated before instilling the sesame oil. Only in this way can the sesame oil play its due role better.
Baked loofah vine powder, an ancient folk remedy for paranasal sinusitis
There are quite a few friends who are troubled by paranasal sinusitis and have tried various methods, but the results are not satisfactory, so you might as well try this older prescription.
Find old loofah vines, take several meters long, dry them in the sun, and then cut them into thin segments. Place these segments on the tiles and bake them over low heat until they reach a semi-burnt state. Be careful not to burn them.
After it cools down, grind it into the finest possible powder on the panel and bottle it for later use.
The method of use before going to bed at night is to first clean up the nasal mucus, then wipe the nasal cavity with a clean cotton ball, then find a thin plastic tube, like a straw used for drinking yogurt, and ask your family to gently blow the loofah vine powder into the nasal cavity, and then seal the nostrils with a dry cotton ball.
There is a prescription that can relieve dizziness symptoms caused by paranasal sinusitis, help improve nasal congestion, and reduce purulent discharge, thus having a good effect. If used continuously for several days, many friends reported that the symptoms have been significantly improved.
Erythromycin eye ointment, simple and easy daily care
There is an eye ointment called erythromycin that is usually kept at home, and there is also an eye ointment called tetracycline that is also kept at home. In fact, they are both "little helpers" that can be used to treat rhinitis.
Take a small amount of ointment, dip it with a sterilized cotton swab, insert it into the nasal cavity, and apply it evenly until the inner wall of the nasal cavity is fully covered, twice a day.
First of all, the oily base of the eye ointment itself can lubricate and protect the mucosa. Secondly, the antibiotic ingredients contained in it also have a certain inhibitory effect on the growth of bacteria caused by inflammation in the nasal cavity.
This method is relatively simple to operate and does not cause excessive irritation. Usually, if it is used continuously for three to five days, many mild rhinitis symptoms can be relieved.
However, long-term use of any drug is not recommended. If symptoms do not improve after a few days of use, it is still recommended to consult a professional.
In fact, the most important thing to treat rhinitis is to persist and choose the right method that suits you.
Some people's physical characteristics and the type of rhinitis they suffer from are not the same. Some people suffer from allergic rhinitis, some people suffer from chronic rhinitis, and some people suffer from sinusitis.
The methods mentioned above, whether it is massaging acupoints, using garlic, sesame oil, loofah vine powder, or applying eye ointment, can be used as a reference for daily care.
But you must remember that these are auxiliary conditioning methods and cannot replace regular medical treatment.
If you experience any discomfort during the experiment, or if the symptoms continue to develop in a serious direction, you must seek professional help in time.
If you continue to adhere to these small daily habits and provide your nasal cavity with a gentle recovery environment, you will find that those old problems that have been bothering you for a long time are actually slowly getting better.
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