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This year as soon as i step outside in the cold my nose runs continually and it's embarrassing! what causes this?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Runny nose in cold: This is characteristic of vasomotor rhinitis, where a runny nose or just nasal obstruction is triggered by environmental issues ,fumes,spicy food, emotions,lights It can be treated with topical anitcholinergics, astelin,topical corticosteroids or cromolyn. Discuss with MD/urgent care

Answered 1/7/2015

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