it is the season. Lots of patients are calling and coming to get some relief from this yrs seasonal allergy sypmtoms. most of them have sneezing itchiness in eyes and throat, sinus congestion runny nose and so on.
some patients' symptoms get worse with cold air from air conditioners.
(Si ma points are effectieve or Treat it like cold in Lung)
Herbs: xiao qing long tang is good
if symptoms are triggered by pollen and dust
Modified Bu zhong yi qi tang seems to help along with acupuncture tx.
some of our patients received about 6 sessions (2x wk for 3 wks) prior to this allergy season
with si ma points. they just experience moderate symptoms such as slight congestion even when the pollen level is really high like this week.
