In March, when the breeze blows against the willows and the flowers are colorful, it is a good time to go hiking and enjoy the flowers. Many people experience itchy noses, runny nose, constant sneezing, coughing, and other discomfort after traveling. They treat them as colds, but taking some medicine doesn't work as well. Unexpectedly, it's actually pollen allergy. How to distinguish between pollen allergy and cold? Liu Qiong, the director of the International Medical Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Tang Yanhui, the chief nurse, came to support the recruitment. There are different symptoms of pollen allergy. Liu Qiong introduced that pollen allergy refers to a series of acute catarrhal inflammation and respiratory allergic symptoms caused by pollen allergy affecting multiple organs such as the eyes, nose, lower respiratory tract, and skin. The symptoms of pollen allergy vary depending on the location of the "attack". Pollen allergic rhinitis, such as itchy nose, sneezing, runny nose, nasal obstruction, and poor breathing. Pollen allergic conjunctivitis, such as itchy eyes, swollen eyelids, and often accompanied by watery or purulent mucus secretions, is characterized by systemic or local erythema, papules, and small scales. It has a itching or burning sensation. Pollen allergic asthma may experience paroxysmal coughing, wheezing, and breathing difficulties during sudden asthma attacks, How to distinguish between colds and pollen allergies that are similar to normal people after remission? Pollen allergy has similar symptoms to the common cold, and spring is a high season for colds and flu, so it is often confused by people. Liu Qiong introduced that in addition to the symptoms of runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, and coughing, the common cold is often accompanied by systemic symptoms, such as fatigue, dizziness, tiredness, headache, and fever. The duration is generally about a week, and can occur throughout the year. However, symptoms of pollen allergy can persist for a month or more, appearing during certain seasons. "Most of them are yang deficiency, and Liu Qiong, a senior Chinese medicine physician, introduced that traditional Chinese medicine has certain advantages in the treatment of pollen allergy, which can be applied regardless of the onset and remission stages. During treatment, a combination of external and internal therapies can also be used.". Most patients with pollen allergy have a yang deficiency constitution. By appropriately extending the remission period and simultaneously adjusting the patient's physique, the chance of other symptoms can be reduced. Here are two simple and convenient external treatment methods of traditional Chinese medicine that can be used to treat pollen allergy. Acupoint massage Acupoints: Yingxiang, Baihui, Fengchi, Dazhui, Feishu, Zusanli. Operation method: Self tap the above acupoints, press each acupoint for 3-5 minutes, and you can feel acid swelling. Preparation of moxibustion items: moxa sticks, small plates (to receive moxa ash), lighters, etc. Moxibustion Points: Baihui Point, Feishu Point, Qihai Point, Zusanli Point, Yongquan Point. Operation method: Suspend moxibustion, align the ignited moxa stick with the moxibustion site, 2-3 cm away from the skin, making the skin feel warm locally. Moxibustion for 10-15 minutes at each location is appropriate until the skin appears red and dizzy. Moxibustion frequency can be once every two days. During operation, it is necessary to timely pop the wormwood ash into the small plate to prevent skin burns. Tips: To prevent pollen allergy, you can do this. Tang Yanhui recommends that you pay attention to it in your daily life. Pollen allergy can be prevented. In case of critical situations such as chest tightness and asthma, take medication as soon as possible and seek medical attention in a timely manner. ● Avoid direct contact with pollen and try to choose pollen concentrations such as early in the morning, at night, or after rain