A member asked:

Why do people sweat, get watery eyes, and breathe faster when they eat something spicy?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Adrenaline reflex: Spicy foods stimulate an adrenaline reflex which causes the mentioned findings. Heart rate also increases.

Answered 8/25/2012

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