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Everytime i go outside and it's really cold, i get a runny nose that lasts until i go somewhere inside. is this normal?

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Dr. Robert Nason answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Yes-normal: Yes, cold-induced rhinorrhea is perfectly normal. The warm air exiting your nose hits the cold air and condenses. Also , the nose gets more post since it is dry when it is cold outside.

Answered 1/14/2015

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A member asked:

Everytime i go outside and it's really cold, i get a runny nose that lasts until i go somewhere inside. is this normal?

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