Allergic rhinitis? Cold water to the rescue!

**Allergic Rhinitis? Cold Water to the Rescue!** A kind-hearted netizen (Old Chen, QQ: 837871905): I’ve suffered from allergic rhinitis for five or six years. At first, I thought my constant runny nose was just a cold, but when it didn’t improve, I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with allergic rhinitis. I took over 40 doses of traditional Chinese medicine, but it didn’t help much. Later, I went to Beijing, where I was prescribed two nasal sprays, which provided some relief. However, without the sprays, the symptoms would return. By chance, during a conversation with a relative, she suggested washing my nose with cold water. The method is simple: Dip a cotton swab in cold water and vigorously clean the nasal passages until the nose feels comfortable. Repeat this several times a day and persist until fully recovered. This is how I managed to overcome my condition. Last winter, a friend of mine had a persistent runny nose and had seen multiple doctors and tried various medications, both Western and Chinese, without success. I shared this method with her, and after just one try, her symptoms disappeared. To this day, she hasn’t had a recurrence. It’s truly remarkable. I’ve gone on for a while, but the main point is this: I want to share this simple and effective method with anyone suffering from a constant runny nose, hoping it can be of help. (From Shanxi)