부산대학교 도서관

Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinics. It can happen in all ages; however, its estimated prevalence in children is among 2%~25%. The main causes consist of environment and hereditary. The characteristic features include suddenly and repeatedly stuffy nose, itchy nose, sneezing and running nose. With regard to the deficiency and excess syndrome differentiation based on TCM, the excess syndrome can be ascribed to the six natural evil factors causing the obstruction of lung Qi and stuffy nose; the deficiency syndrome can be caused by Qi and Yin Deficiency in lung, spleen and kidney. In general, allergic rhinitis in children is closely related to Qi Deficiency in lung and spleen. The early stage of the disease is at lung; when the disease lasts for a long time, it involves both lung and spleen; however, it seldom affects kidney. This case report presented the process of a first grade pupil of primary school with family history of allergic rhinitis receiving TCM treatment and analyzed the mechanism of her phlegmy cough and the efficacy of the use of herb treatment.