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A member asked:

Is it normal to have a runny nose and sneezing a day after anal sex?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No: Can't imagine how one end can influence the other.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 9/25/2013

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Dr. Thomas Klein answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: There is no reason that anal sex should cause a runny nose and sneezing a day later.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 8/3/2015

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