Morning Bitter Taste and Nasal Congestion: Causes and Remedies
Bitter taste in the mouth along with nasal congestion and runny nose? 1. Doctor, I have a question: I often wake up with a bitter taste in my mouth, especially in the morning. What could be the cause of this, and how can I improve it? 2. In the winter, after I wake up and wash ...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Hello, everyone. 1. Waking up with a bitter taste in the mouth, especially in the morning, may be caused by allergic rhinitis leading to nasal congestion, which results in mouth breathing and subsequently causes dry mouth and a bitter taste. It is important to address the nasal...[Read More] Morning Bitter Taste and Nasal Congestion: Causes and Remedies
Managing Allergic Rhinitis: Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Allergic rhinitis Hello, doctor! I have allergic rhinitis and I have been receiving allergy shots. The doctor said it's an allergen immunotherapy, and I need to get a shot once a week for 18 weeks, after which I can switch to once a month. However, I feel that my nasal condi...
Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
There are many factors that can cause nasal allergies, such as individual constitution, diet, environment, and hygiene. Allergy shots are just one treatment option. If the results are not satisfactory, it may be beneficial to address other factors that trigger allergies. Traditio...[Read More] Managing Allergic Rhinitis: Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Boosting Immunity with Herbal Tea: Benefits of Astragalus, Jujube, and Goji Berries
Regarding Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) health care? Hello! Both my daughter and I have weak immune systems and often catch colds. I've heard that drinking astragalus, red date, and goji berry tea once or twice a day can boost immunity. Is this true? If so, how should i...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Hello ERIN! I apologize for the delayed response due to a hacker intrusion into the doctor's email. 1. Huangqi (Astragalus) and Goji Berry tea is a traditional Chinese medicine that is known for its ability to tonify Qi, nourish Yin, and improve vision. According to resear...[Read More] Boosting Immunity with Herbal Tea: Benefits of Astragalus, Jujube, and Goji Berries
Managing Seborrheic Dermatitis: Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help?
Seborrheic dermatitis? Dr. Ding, I have a question for you... I have an allergic constitution with allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis, but they are currently well controlled. However, in early November, I suddenly developed seborrheic dermatitis (on my scalp). Is this also c...
Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: Seborrheic dermatitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the skin in areas where sebaceous glands are more concentrated. Generally, symptoms can be managed but not completely cured. In addition to pharmacological management, it is advisable to avoid overly spi...[Read More] Managing Seborrheic Dermatitis: Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help?
Long-Term Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Effects on Liver and Kidney Health
Long-term medication use? I would like to ask, since I have allergic rhinitis and recently went to China Medical University to take traditional Chinese medicine, I want to know if long-term use, such as one to two years, will have any effects on the body, particularly on liver an...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Hello, JAY! Generally, for patients with allergic rhinitis, the traditional Chinese medicine prescribed by practitioners tends to be milder and less likely to cause damage to liver and kidney function, unless the physician prescribes more specialized medications or those containi...[Read More] Long-Term Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Effects on Liver and Kidney Health
Managing Long-Term Mucus Issues: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Chronic pain Hello, Doctor: I have been experiencing these symptoms for a long time. I often feel a bit of phlegm in my nasal cavity, and my breathing is slightly obstructed, probably due to the phlegm. There is also some phlegm near the roof of my mouth, which is not very thick ...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
The symptoms described in these issues may be caused by chronic rhinitis (allergic rhinitis) leading to post-nasal drip into the throat. This occurs because mucus from the nose becomes trapped in the throat, causing breathing difficulties, which can result in dry mouth and diffic...[Read More] Managing Long-Term Mucus Issues: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Managing Chronic Rhinitis: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Chronic rhinitis Hello Dr. Lin, I have been experiencing nasal allergies since middle school. I have tried various traditional and Western medications intermittently, but none have completely cured my condition, and I still have some symptoms (such as phlegm in my throat upon w...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Miss Hsiao-Ju, (1) In the morning, if you experience phlegm in your throat, nasal congestion, and nasal discharge, it may be caused by chronic rhinitis (allergic rhinitis) leading to post-nasal drip into the throat. If it were simply bronchitis, you would have phlegm in you...[Read More] Managing Chronic Rhinitis: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding Allergic Rhinitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Allergic rhinitis Hello, Doctor! Every morning when I wake up, I experience sneezing, nasal congestion, and a runny nose. Sometimes it can be severe and last all day, with sneezing occurring one after another, similar to a cold, but I don't need to take medication, and it re...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Allergic rhinitis can cause pain in the upper right arm when sneezing; however, this pain is not related to the allergy itself but rather to improper posture during sneezing, which can lead to incorrect force application and result in arm pain. Additionally, it is possible that t...[Read More] Understanding Allergic Rhinitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Is Sanfu Paste Effective for Elderly Asthma Patients?
Is the Sanfu plaster effective for the elderly? My mother has had asthma since she was young, and now in her sixties, she often feels short of breath and experiences wheezing when walking. I've heard that Sanfu plaster is very effective for asthma and allergic rhinitis. Is t...
Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Hello: According to research, the Sanfu plaster has a partial alleviating effect on the occurrence of asthma, but it is not universally effective, and a small number of patients may experience acute asthma attacks as a result of this treatment. For asthma and allergic rhinitis, t...[Read More] Is Sanfu Paste Effective for Elderly Asthma Patients?
Managing Pollen Allergy: Can Chinese Medicine Help?
Of course! Please provide the content you would like Dr. Zhuang, My name is Sean. Three years ago, I moved to the U.S.A. and developed pollen allergies. My symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose (sometimes both at the same time), which makes it difficult for me to sleep, leavin...
Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Yupingfeng San (Danqi Heart Method) consists of the following ingredients: Astragalus (Huangqi), Atractylodes (Baizhu), and Saposhnikovia (Fangfeng). Its functions include tonifying Qi, stabilizing the exterior, and stopping sweating. It is primarily used to treat symptoms of ext...[Read More] Managing Pollen Allergy: Can Chinese Medicine Help?