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I constantly have a runny nose and sneezing. many infections as a result. any time i go to dr. i'm told it's from a virus. can viruses be chronic?

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Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

runny nose: More probably you have an allergy or something called vasomotor rhinitis. Should see other doctors for diagnosis. Not usually a virus over and over.

Dr Zacharisen and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/27/2015

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A member asked:

I constantly have a runny nose and sneezing. many infections as a result. any time i go to dr. i'm told it's from a virus. can viruses be chronic?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

Dr Zacharisen and another doctor agreed

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