Q Why does my child keep having recurrent rhinitis?
A When Lung Qi is weakened, cold air and external pathogens repeatedly irritate the nasal mucosa, causing rhinitis to recur.
Detailed Answer
Pediatric rhinitis is a state in which Lung Qi deficiency has made the nasal mucosa hypersensitive to external stimuli. In Korean medicine, the Lung is directly connected to the nose — so without strengthening Lung Qi, symptoms may be suppressed temporarily but recurrence is difficult to prevent.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, we treat allergic rhinitis by combining Lung Qi tonification with formulas that reduce Dampness-Phlegm (濕痰, seupdam) in the Spleen-Stomach. This raises overall nasal resistance, not merely addressing runny nose and congestion.
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