Q Does exercise help with allergic rhinitis?
A Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise improves blood flow in the nasal mucosa and aids immune regulation. However, avoid outdoor exercise when pollen levels are high.
Detailed Answer
Regular aerobic exercise has a positive effect on lowering histamine hypersensitivity. Indoor swimming, cycling, and yoga are good choices, and when exercising outdoors, choose late afternoon or just after rain when pollen counts are low. Suddenly inhaling cold air right after vigorous exercise can actually be an aggravating factor.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, we recommend a light 30-minute walk after breakfast to strengthen Lung qi. In Korean medicine the Lung governs respiration and the skin and body hair (pimo), so appropriate exercise can cultivate defensive qi (wigi) and enhance defense against external allergens.
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