Spring brings little joy for Cheng Mingxia, a 24-year-old resident of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Each year, she faces a recurring battle with nasal congestion, sneezing and a relentless runny nose—signs informing her that spring has arrived.
“Before the flowers even start to bloom, the symptoms kick in and can last for several weeks. I’m forced to carry tissues with me at all times,” Cheng told Hangzhou Daily. These allergic reactions have plagued her since childhood. Despite numerous visits to doctors over the years and multiple tests at allergy clinics, a cure remains elusive.
Her only recourse is to
