Why Does Rhinitis Often Flare Up in the Morning?
Disease description:
My rhinitis is quite peculiar—I experience severe symptoms each morning. I wonder why rhinitis tends to flare up in the morning?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
The patient’s condition worsens in the morning due to abnormal immune function and dysregulated immune responses. This may be partly attributable to the relatively cooler outdoor air in the morning. Lower ambient temperatures in the early hours cause the patient to inhale a greater volume of cold air upon waking; cold air strongly irritates the mucosa, thereby exacerbating the patient’s symptoms. Prompt treatment targeting the underlying cause is essential to prevent disease recurrence.
