Q What habits should I build to make rhinitis flare up less?
A The keys are drinking lukewarm water often, keeping indoor humidity around 50%, cutting back on caffeine, cold water, and spicy or salty foods, and practicing abdominal breathing. Small habit changes can make as big a difference as medication.
Detailed Answer
Lifestyle habits that keep the mucosa from drying out are most important. The basics are to frequently sip lukewarm water close to body temperature to supply moisture directly to the mucosa, and to maintain appropriate indoor humidity. It is best to cut back on caffeine and cold water, which dry the mucosa, and on spicy, salty foods, which promote blood vessel swelling.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Dongjedang sees the greatest effect when lifestyle improvement goes hand in hand with recovery of the mucosa and lung qi. The habit of abdominal breathing to lower sympathetic nervous tension helps calm the hypersensitive nasal mucosa. If you strengthen the foundation through treatment while building manageable habits one at a time, you can maintain a comfortable state for a long time without recurrence.
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