For individuals seeking care for chronic sinusitis, are there any traditional Korean medicine or complementary treatments that are recommended alongside conventional medical approaches? How effective are these treatments in managing symptoms like congestion, sinus pressure, and recurrent infections?
Traditional Korean medicine can be used alongside standard ENT treatments for chronic sinusitis. Things like herbal formulas, acupuncture, and nasal steaming are pretty common in Korea. They’re not a cure, but some people find they help reduce inflammation, congestion, and sinus pressure when combined with meds and saline rinses. I actually tried acupuncture and herbal medicine after a friend recommended a Korean medicine clinic, and while I still needed regular sinus meds, my congestion and headaches felt less frequent.