Nursing for allergic rhinitis in traditional Chinese medicine
Maa, S.-H.
Hu Li Za Zhi Journal of Nursing 51(2): 28-31
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0047-262X PMID: 15137182 Document Number: 568301
Allergic rhinitis is one of Taiwan's most common and most serious health problems, and many sufferers of the condition seek remedies in traditional Chinese medicine. In order to fulfill their duties as practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine and meet the health needs of the people, nurses must engage in rigorous study of traditional Chinese medicine as it relates to allergic rhinitis. This paper describes traditional Chinese medicine's approach to allergic rhinitis, looking at the condition's symptoms, causes and remedies, including care in the home and nasal exercises.