Allergic rhinitis is a constitutional problem in which the immune system responds hypersensitively to a particular substance, so we do not approach it with the concept of a cure.

Korean medicine treatment goes in two directions. In periods when symptoms are severe we address nasal blockage and discharge; in stable periods we look to reducing the pattern of recurrence at every change of season itself. This is why we regulate whole-body conditions such as digestive capacity, sleep and fatigue level alongside.

However, we cannot remove the allergy-causing substance. If your constitution responds to house dust mites or pollen, environmental management must go alongside.

In periods when symptoms are severe enough to disturb daily life, combining ENT drug treatment is better. It is not a matter of choosing one of the two.