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Why Does My Nose Run After Eating Certain Foods, Especially Spicy Foods?

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Why Does My Nose Run After Eating Certain Foods, Especially Spicy Foods?

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Why Does My Nose Run After Eating Certain Foods, Especially Spicy Foods?Answer: I absolutely love spicy foods, particular hot Mexican food. However, every time I eat it, my nose runs like a faucet. To me, this is just part of the whole experience of eating this type of food. I do have some patients, on the other hand, who are embarrassed about these same symptoms; so much in fact, that they avoid eating in public places because their symptoms are so severe that they need to carry a handkerchief to the restaurant. When a person gets a runny nose after eating certain foods, particularly spicy foods, it’s not likely due to allergies. Instead, these symptoms are likely due to a form of non-allergic rhinitis called gustatory rhinitis. While the symptoms of food allergies can include a runny nose, people who experience gustatory rhinitis do no

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