Do you experience frequent sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, and poor sleep whenever the seasons change?
This is a common year-end issue in Malaysia, often related to the rainy season, increased humidity, temperature fluctuations, and prolonged air-conditioned environments.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, seasonal changes may increase cold and dampness in the body, weaken lung and spleen function, and reduce the natural defensive capacity of the nasal passages. As a result, even mild exposure to cold air or wind may trigger symptoms.
This condition is not simply a cold. Symptoms may improve temporarily with medication but often recur because the underlying constitutional imbalance has not been addressed. Seasonal nasal sensitivity is usually the result of a combination of body constitution, environment, and climate.
TCM regulation focuses on:
Warming the lungs and dispersing cold
Strengthening the spleen and reducing dampness
Supporting nasal and immune defense function
Reducing recurrence during seasonal changes
The goal is not symptom suppression, but long-term improvement in body balance and resilience.
Individuals with recurring year-end nasal sensitivity
Those who react easily to air-conditioning or rainy weather
Children or adults with recurrent rhinitis
By addressing the root cause through holistic TCM care, the body can gradually become less sensitive to seasonal changes.
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