Pediatric Rhinitis
Q. Can rhinitis and sinusitis be treated together?
A.
Yes, simultaneous treatment is more effective.
📝 Detailed Answer
Rhinitis and sinusitis often coexist (combined cases account for 60–70%). Simultaneous treatment of root causes is more effective than treating each separately. Treatment includes: ① herbal medicine (heat-clearing and diuretic herbs), ② acupuncture (LI20, ST3 Juliao, GV23 Shangxing), ③ pharmacopuncture (anti-inflammatory effect), ④ nasal saline rinse. Acute sinusitis requires antibiotic combination, while chronic sinusitis benefits more from Korean medicine alone. Treatment duration is typically 2–4 months.
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