Many people believe that discomfort in the nose and frequent sneezing are exclusive "benefits" of the spring and autumn seasons. It is easy to experience nasal itching when flowers bloom in warm spring, and nasal congestion when temperatures drop in autumn and winter. However, in warm summer weather, nasal discomfort should naturally improve. But only those who have been troubled by nasal sensitivity all year round know that summer is the deepest and most torturous "peak season". The summer of ordinary people is a beautiful season for curing dryness and heat, with evening breeze, watermelon, ice drinks, and air conditioning; But their summer is a silent torment that cannot be avoided or escaped, with nasal congestion, itching, repeated sneezing, dizziness, and brain swelling. This discomfort is difficult for outsiders to understand and empathize with. The happiness switch of too many people in summer is precisely the "fuse" of rhinitis stars.

       Sweating profusely, rushing into the air-conditioned room from outside, ordinary people only feel a refreshing sensation; For people with rhinitis, this moment is actually the "critical moment" of the nasal cavity. The outside is scorching hot air, the inside is cold air, and the nasal mucosa doesn't have time to adapt. The intense temperature difference instantly fills it up. Just a few minutes after sitting down, my nose started to itch and clog, followed by uncontrollable sneezing. My originally good mood was immediately disrupted.

       However, this is just the opening 'surprise attack'. If it were just a one-time alternation of heat and cold, enduring it may have passed; But in summer, we spend most of our time in enclosed air-conditioned rooms, which is the real 'protracted battle'. The tightly closed doors and windows result in poor air circulation and a continuous decrease in humidity. The filter screen accumulates dust and mold for a whole year, which quietly fills the entire space with the repeated circulation of cold air. The nasal cavity of ordinary people has no sensation, but the mucous membranes of allergy sufferers are extremely alert. Those fine particles are like invisible thorns, leaving you in a semi blocked and semi open state all day long. Your head is dull, breathing is difficult, and even though you haven't done anything, you are particularly tired.

       The dust and mold in the air-conditioned room are already uncomfortable enough, but the more hidden allergens are actually hidden in your bed sheets and bedding. Summer, with high temperatures and humidity (especially above 70%), is the golden period for dust mites to reproduce wildly. They are hidden in bed sheets, bedding, carpets, and plush toys, and with every breath you take, you may inhale these allergens into your nasal cavity, exacerbating the already fragile mucous membranes.

       So, how should people with rhinitis spend their summer? Don't worry, a few practical methods may help you regain some composure.

       Firstly, give the air conditioner a bath. Firstly, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the filter before starting up, and clean it again every one to two weeks during use. Secondly, the temperature should not be set too low, around 26 ℃ is the most suitable; Before entering or leaving the air-conditioned room, stand at the door for a while to give your nose a buffer and gradually adapt to the temperature difference. Thirdly, changing bed sheets and bedding frequently, washing them with high-temperature water, and exposing them to sunlight can effectively kill mites. At the same time, try to control indoor humidity below 50%, lay fewer carpets, and place fewer plush toys. Fourth, adhere to nasal washing with normal saline or seawater nasal spray once or twice a day to flush away allergens and relieve nasal mucosa, which can significantly reduce discomfort. Fifth, if you should see a doctor, see a doctor instead of blindly taking cold medicine; If the symptoms are severe, it is necessary to take medication under the guidance of a doctor and not force yourself.

       Many people always treat rhinitis as a trivial problem, but for those who have been living with it all year round, it has already permeated through the seasons and daily life, becoming a daily problem that no one can empathize with. Finally, Laiwo Medical wishes that everyone who is troubled by summer rhinitis can be treated gently, and also hopes that you can take good care of your nasal cavity and safely pass through every hot and difficult summer.

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