Why is it easy to get rhinitis when it is cold?

Q: When winter comes, my nose is always uncomfortable, stuffy, sneezing and runny. A: Ms. Li's condition is seasonal allergic rhinitis in winter. The air is cold and dry, and her nose needs to be worked twice. Only by speeding up the flow and increasing the secretion of blood in nasal mucosa can the inhaled air become warm and wet and protect the nasal mucosa from cold air. Therefore, when the weather is cold and dry, rhinitis is particularly prone to attack, and symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose and headache will also be aggravated. In winter, patients with severe rhinitis can be treated with minimally invasive technique of nasal endoscope. For example, allergic rhinitis can be treated with DNR anterior ethmoidal nerve block technology in the United States. It is best to wear a mask when going out to avoid contact with allergens. In addition to active treatment, we should also clean the nasal cavity, keep the indoor air humidity, avoid making the nose too dry or too cold, and it is best to quit smoking and limit alcohol to reduce the irritation to the nasal mucosa.