Q My rhinitis is so severe that I can't sleep. Is there a way to manage it during sleep?
A Nasal irrigation before bed, adjusting pillow height, and washing bedding in hot water once a week are effective for easing congestion during sleep.
Detailed Answer
When lying down during sleep, congestion of the nasal mucosa worsens. Raising the head 15-20 cm reduces mucosal swelling, and rinsing the nasal passages with saline before bed to remove allergens improves nighttime symptoms. Wash bedding once a week at 60 degrees or higher to kill house dust mites.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, we recommend a foot bath (40 degrees for 10 minutes) before bed along with a warming nasal massage. Warming the feet to draw downward the cold that has risen upward (sangchung) can help relieve nighttime nasal congestion.
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