Why do you get rhinitis easily in autumn and winter?

Q: As soon as I enter autumn and winter, my nose is always uncomfortable. Nasal congestion, sneezing, running water and taking medicine have not improved. A: These patients are typical seasonal allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is a reaction that nasal mucosa is stimulated by foreign bodies. In winter, the weather gets cold and the air is cold and dry. At this time, the nose must work twice to make the inhaled air warm and humid, so as not to be hurt by cold air. In this way, the blood in the nasal mucosa accelerates the flow and secretion increases, so patients with sensitive constitution are particularly prone to rhinitis when the weather is cold. In addition, when it is dry in autumn, some allergens such as bacteria, viruses, dust mites and dust will also increase greatly. When it is too dry or humid, the incidence of allergic rhinitis will increase.

In addition to active treatment, such patients should also do a good job in nasal cavity cleaning, maintain indoor air humidity, avoid making the nose too dry or too cold, quit smoking and drinking, and reduce irritation to nasal mucosa. It is best for patients to wear masks when going out to avoid contact with allergens.