How many times moxibustion for allergic rhinitis works depends largely on the patient’s condition. In acute cases, 2-3 sessions of moxibustion may relieve symptoms and improve nasal ventilation. Chronic rhinitis requires longer treatment and should be treated in conjunction with other treatments.
Moxibustion can be used to treat allergic rhinitis by using acupuncture points such as Liejiao, Hegu, Yingxiang, Yintang and Shangxing. For those who feel external evils, Shaoshang and Yuzhi points can be added; for those who suffer from liver and gallbladder depression and heat, Manxi and Xingma points can be added; and for those who suffer from dampness and heat in the middle Jiao, Sanyinjiao and Yinlingquan points can be added.
For acute cases, moxibustion treatment for 2-3 times may be effective. For chronic allergic rhinitis, the effect of moxibustion may not be very obvious, and it is necessary to follow the doctor’s instructions with other anti-allergic drugs, such as loratadine, etc. for treatment.
Allergic rhinitis patients should be treated under the guidance of a professional doctor to avoid prolonged treatment; pay attention to a light diet, avoid greasy, spicy food; pay attention to nasal cleanliness, improve immunity, avoid colds, avoid contact with allergens.