Question
The child is 3 years and 9 months old, with the main symptoms being continuous nasal congestion, occasional sneezing, and no obvious nasal discharge. The symptoms are lighter during the day and worse at night. The condition has lasted for half a year, suspected to have been caused by an untreated cold. Nasal drops containing fenoterol and xylometazoline have been used but without improvement. What suggestions are there? It is hoped that the child can recover quickly.
Answer
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment for allergic rhinitis may consider using the Xinhuang Decoction, which consists of ingredients such as mint, safflower, scallion, chamomile, ginseng, rice, mulberry, lotus, araliaceae root, lobster root, lobster claw, ginger, and licorice. It helps to support the body’s resistance and clear the lung’s orifices. It is suitable for allergic rhinitis with poor defense of the exterior and poor lung qi. Alternatively, the Jieming Decoction can be used, which includes ingredients like ginseng, longan fruit, dried rehmannia root, plum, coptis root, bupleurum root, safflower, and honey. It can strengthen the body’s resistance and reduce allergic symptoms, suitable for patients with allergic rhinitis who are deficient in qi. The above formulas can achieve significant results.