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Please tell me how to prevent a runny nose?

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Runny nose: The only way to prevent a runny nose to avoid the thign that causes it! it may be allergies you ned to control vs. Congestion from a commonm cold whcih you may use a decongestant for.

Answered 10/23/2012

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