What causes allergic rhinitis after the Start of Autumn?
Feb 22, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
After the Start of Autumn, allergic rhinitis is generally possibly due to sensitivity to cold air. During autumn, many plants and flowers bloom, such as hopweed and chrysanthemums. When their pollen enters the air and is inhaled by humans, it can also trigger allergic rhinitis. Additionally, airborne dust is more prevalent in autumn, and dust mites entering the nasal cavity with the air are another contributing factor. For households with pets, exposure to animal fur or dander may also cause allergic reactions.
Allergic rhinitis after the "Start of Autumn" (Liqiu) is generally caused by allergies to cold air, pollen, or dust mites.
1. Cold Air
After Liqiu, the weather gradually becomes colder. The alternating cold and warm air entering the nasal cavity can irritate the nasal mucosa, leading to symptoms such as runny nose and sneezing.
2. Pollen
In autumn, many plants bloom, such as creeping thistle and chrysanthemums. When their pollen disperses into the air and is inhaled by humans, it may also trigger allergic rhinitis.
3. Dust Mites
Autumn air often contains more dust, and dust mites carried by the wind can enter the nasal cavity, becoming one of the causes of allergic rhinitis.
In addition, for households with pets, exposure to animal fur or dander may also cause allergic reactions.
