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A member asked:

My mom has emphysema and copd and is on oxygen... her nose constantly runs and it's always very cold what can we do to stop the drainage... ?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

COPD nose drain: COPD is a difficult to manage problem. Nose running can be related to meds she is on. Please ask her Dr.and tell her team about you observations and concerns.

Answered 1/6/2016

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