RE: Prandial Rhinorrhea (runny nose while eating)

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Hi everyone,

I just found this article regarding Prandial Rhinorrhea. Hope it helps.

RUNNY NOSE WHILE EATING

Dr. Rob Danoff appears Tuesdays. You can reach him at ford Hospital

Bucks County, 380 N. Oxford Valley Road, Falls, where he is director of

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Tuesday, March 19, 2002

My husband constantly complains that his nose starts to run only while

he eats. It is so bad that he brings those small plastic bags of tissues

whenever he goes out to eat. He is really self-conscious of this

problem. What can be done, and is this a sign he is allergic to food?

Thanks from a Drippy Husband's Wife.

I am going to give you all some free medical advice that cost thousands

of dollars to learn in medical school. Your husband's condition is

called prandial rhinorrhea, huge sounding words that basically mean

having a runny nose while eating a meal.

I know this is very annoying, and sometimes embarrasing.

What happens is that our bodies really get our juices flowing when we

start to smell or eat delicious tasting meals.

Most times it involves our salivary glands and stomach acid. However, in

some this also overly stimulates our nasal mucus and sometimes even our

tears.

The degree of this reaction varies greatly in many people, however the

spicier the meal, the greater the reaction.

Sometimes taking an antihistamine or even a decongestant before the meal

can help relieve the symptoms, but it is always best to check with your

physician before taking these medications.

Peace,

Jess

Walthour, bscd

Cincinnati, Ohio

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