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Why does my nose leak when i start to eat pepper?
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Capsaicin: Peppers contain capsaicin, a natural chemical that causes a burning sensation in the mouth, watery eyes, and runny nose. It's the active ingredient in those pepper sprays that police use to immobilize bad guys.
Answered 4/30/2012
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