ALLERGIES AND HAY FEVER

Sneezing, a runny nose, a stuffy nose, itchy nose, watery eyes, a feeling of irritation, and seasonal worsening of symptoms are among the most common problems faced by patients with allergies and hay fever. Allergic rhinitis most commonly manifests as sneezing, nasal itching, watery discharge, and nasal congestion, and for many people, it also significantly affects sleep quality, concentration, and daily functioning.

Many people ask themselves very specific questions:
How to reduce allergy symptoms? What helps with hay fever? How to limit sneezing and a runny nose? What to do when allergies return every season? How to support the body with chronic allergic symptoms?

Acupuncture as a supportive method for allergies

Acupuncture is sometimes considered a supportive method for allergic rhinitis, particularly in the context of relieving selected symptoms and improving quality of life. Reviews of studies indicate that in some patients, it may support a reduction in the severity of nasal symptoms and improve quality of life, but it does not replace allergological diagnostics, pharmacological treatment, or standard medical care.

In our practice, in selected cases, implant acupuncture with short-acting implants is also used, the effect of which usually lasts about 3 months.
This solution can be considered especially when the goal is to provide additional support to the body during periods of intensified seasonal symptoms, such as hay fever, sneezing, a runny nose, or a feeling of a stuffy nose.

When do patients most often seek support?

Most often when symptoms:

• return seasonally,
• worsen during the pollen season,
• disrupt sleep and daily functioning,
• cause a runny nose and frequent sneezing,
• trigger itching of the nose or eyes,
• despite treatment, still significantly reduce the quality of life.

What effect do patients most often expect?

Most often it is about:

• reducing the severity of hay fever,
• limiting sneezing,
• support with a runny nose,
• improving the comfort of nasal breathing,
• reducing the feeling of irritation,
• easier daily functioning during allergy season.

A discreet supportive method

The implants remain invisible from the outside, so the therapy is discreet and does not affect daily functioning.
It does not require visible patches or elements that draw the attention of others.
For many patients, this is important, especially when they want to support their body during allergy season while maintaining their normal work and life routine.

Frequently asked questions

Qualification and safety

Not every runny nose, sneezing, or stuffy nose means an allergy. Similar symptoms can also occur with infections, chronic rhinitis, sinus problems, or other conditions requiring different management.
Therefore, of key importance are:

• a thorough interview,
• symptom analysis,
• prior allergological diagnostics,
• assessment of indications and contraindications,
• safety and realistic expectations.

A detailed assessment conducted by a qualified acupuncturist is particularly important to determine if this method can provide justified support in a specific case.

The first step

The foundation is an individual consultation and a proper assessment of whether the symptoms actually indicate an allergy, hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, and whether acupuncture can be safely considered as a supportive method.
For many patients, the most important question is:
What to do when allergies, hay fever, sneezing, and a stuffy nose make normal functioning difficult every season?