Question

The condition has been ongoing for over half a year, primarily characterized by itching of the eyes and nose, accompanied by symptoms of breathlessness and sneezing.

Answer

Drinking milk before bedtime can lead to gastroesophageal reflux, with the acidic residue from the milk stimulating the throat and nasopharynx, causing irritative inflammation and triggering this condition as well as upper respiratory inflammation. Even the nasal cavity can retain milk residue, exacerbating the inflammation. Clearly, the popular belief of having “a cup of milk before bed” is misleading. So how should one drink milk more appropriately? It is advisable to drink milk at least 1 to 2 hours before bedtime. Mild allergic rhinitis has little impact on patients’ lives, but moderate to severe cases can disrupt patients’ lives, leading to a decrease in quality of life, reduced work efficiency, declining academic performance, affecting sleep and leisure activities, causing great distress to patients. Failure to treat promptly can lead to conditions such as sinusitis, otitis media, nasal polyps, and bronchial asthma. Therefore, active treatment is crucial.