【Laiwo Medical: Knowledge Sharing】The end of summer is coming, are you okay with rhinitis?
Publish Date： 2025/8/21
We are about to enter the end of the 24 solar terms, which means that the scorching heat is coming to an end. At this moment, some people are busy pasting autumn fat, admiring autumn scenery, and enjoying autumn sunshine; But there are also some people who are quietly "entangled" by rhinitis. My nose itched like a little bug crawling inside, I sneezed non-stop, and I used one pack after another of tissues at hand. Do you think this is just pollen causing trouble? In fact, there are many hidden mysteries behind this that are easily overlooked.
Excessive autumn freezing actually exacerbates rhinitis
The health preservation scripture passed down from our ancestors, 'Spring covers and autumn freezes, no miscellaneous diseases', is not friendly to friends with rhinitis. After the end of summer, there is a significant temperature difference between morning and evening, and cold air can directly stimulate the contraction of nasal blood vessels, leading to slower blood circulation in the nasal mucosa and decreased resistance. If one deliberately wears too little for the purpose of "freezing" and exposes the nasal cavity to cold air for a long time, the nasal mucosa will repeatedly become congested and swollen. Not only will the symptoms of rhinitis worsen, but problems such as nasal congestion and headaches may also come knocking on the door.
Suggestion: Friends with rhinitis should pay close attention to the key areas of the neck, back, and feet. When going out, remember to bring a thin coat and wear it in time when the temperature is low in the morning and evening to reduce cold air stimulation and create a warm and comfortable environment for the nasal mucosa. This way, the nose can maintain smooth breathing.
Frequent blowing of nose may damage the nasal mucosa
When rhinitis attacks, there is always a "cotton ball" stuck in the nose, and the mucus flows after wiping. Many people can't help but blow their nose hard, thinking that this is the only way to "ventilate". But you know what? Frequent and forceful blowing of the nose can actually worsen symptoms.
Our nasal mucosa is covered with a fragile layer of cilia, which act like "cleaners" to help expel dirt from the nasal cavity. If you blow your nose too forcefully or rub your nose repeatedly with a tissue, it can easily damage the nasal mucosa and cilia, causing them to rupture, bleed, and even allow bacteria to invade, leading to vestibular inflammation.
It is recommended to adopt the correct method of blowing your nose: hold one nostril with your fingers, gently blow out the other side of your nose, and then switch to the other side to avoid applying force on both sides at the same time.
Autumn dryness is more likely to induce non allergic rhinitis than pollen
When it comes to rhinitis, many people's first reaction is "pollen allergy", but the "culprit" of autumn rhinitis is likely to be autumn dryness. Especially during the summer season, the temperature difference between day and night gradually increases, and the air humidity also drops sharply, especially in northern regions. Dry air is like sandpaper, constantly stimulating the delicate nasal mucosa. You should know that it needs to be kept moist to fully exert its barrier function, and once it is in a state of water shortage for a long time, it will become fragile and sensitive. At this point, even without exposure to common allergens such as pollen and dust mites, discomfort symptoms such as nasal congestion, itching, and runny nose may still occur.
Suggestion: In daily life, keep appropriate indoor humidity, use normal saline to clean the nasal cavity, or use nasal spray to keep the nasal mucosa moist, so as to alleviate discomfort such as dryness and nasal congestion, and reduce the risk of damage to the nasal mucosa.
The romance of autumn should not be interrupted by nasal congestion; The refreshing feeling of the end of summer should not be let down by rhinitis. Laiwo Medical reminds you to do the above few nose care tips well, making it comfortable under these meticulous care. You will find that every gust of wind and every leaf in autumn will become cuter.
