Q I've had rhinitis for over 10 years now. Can something this long-standing really get better? How long does treatment usually take?
A Even long-standing rhinitis can become much more comfortable once the mucosa's moisture balance and defenses are restored. We usually aim for the frequency and intensity of runny nose and congestion to noticeably decrease with two to three months of consistent treatment.
Detailed Answer
Even rhinitis that has become chronic gradually becomes more comfortable once the mucosa recovers. However, it does not change overnight; typically symptom frequency begins to decrease around one month, and with two to three months of consistent management you can expect to feel considerably lighter in daily life. In many cases, once you get through a worsening period such as spring or the change of seasons, the following year becomes much more manageable.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Dongjedang considers it especially important, the longer rhinitis has lasted, to lift the foundation of dried-out mucosa and weakened lung qi together. Rather than just briefly suppressing symptoms, we set as the standard of recovery the creation of a mucosal environment that does not collapse again under the same stimuli.
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