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Allergic Rhinitis

We have compiled 7 questions about allergic rhinitis — Can allergic rhinitis be treated with Korean medicine · Will herbal medicine clear a blocked nose right away · How long does treatment take

Hyo-seop Kim
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Allergic Rhinitis

Q. How long does rhinitis treatment take?

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Mild: 1–2 months; chronic/severe rhinitis: 3–6 months recommended. Combined preventive treatment at season changes manages rhinitis long-term.

📝 Detailed Answer

We see rhinitis as a condition to manage rather than cure.

Getting through a period of severe symptoms often takes a few weeks. However, reducing the pattern of recurrence at every change of season needs longer management.

There are practical measures by which we follow the course: the number of morning sneezes, whether you wake at night from blockage, and how long you breathe through the mouth. As it is a condition without pain, we check with items like these.

For those with a marked seasonal pattern, there are cases where managing in advance, in the period before symptoms come, helps.

Hyo-seop Kim

Expert Verified

Hyo-seop Kim

Chief Director

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