Treatment of Pediatric Allergic Rhinitis from the Perspective of 'Deficient Qi Stagnation'
Abstract：The pathogenesis of allergic rhinitis (AR) is complex. Although modern drugs act quickly, their long-term therapeutic effects are unstable, prone to recurrence, and cannot be cured. TCM, with its unique advantages of holistic treatment, can intervene at multiple targets with fewer side effects. Acupuncture for AR has been widely recognized and is supported by high-quality evidence-based guidelines. This article, based on the physiological characteristics of children ('three excesses and four insufficiencies'), explains the etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment plan of pediatric AR from the perspective of 'deficient qi stagnation'. It holds that 'deficient qi' is the root cause, which can be classified into lung surface deficiency, spleen deficiency, or kidney yang deficiency. Alternatively, phlegm-dampness internal obstruction and blood stasis may block meridians and organs, making it easy for external pathogens to invade and form latent pathogens that remain in the body. In summary, physical weakness is the cause of pathogen generation, infection, and pathogen retention. The accumulation of pathogens further weakens the body, leading to an inability to resist external pathogens, resulting in frequent recurrence. Therefore, TCM clinical treatment of AR should treat both the root and the symptoms, clarify the pathogenesis, focus on reinforcing the body's vital energy, assist with pathogen elimination, and combine with other TCM external treatments to achieve rapid efficacy.
Keywords：Allergic RhinitisAllergic RhinitisDeficient Qi StagnationTraditional Chinese MedicineAcupuncture
Publication Date：2025-09-30
Online Publishing Date：2025-12-22(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 49-52 )