Ever wondered why your nose runs while eating?

An ENT doctor explains gustatory rhinitis, or a food-induced runny nose.

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Do you ever dig into a meal only to find yournose dripping like a leaky faucetwithin seconds?

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Ashley Agan, MDis an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat doctor, or ENT) with UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Nevertheless, the term gustatory rhinitis has remained new to meuntil, well, now-ish.

Moreover, she says that its more commonly seen in older adults.

Hot or spicy foods are the most common triggers, says Dr. Agan.

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This is a benign condition, but if it is bothersome, you should seek advice from an otolaryngologist.

Typically, it can be treated quite easily with ipratropium bromide nasal spray.

There is also a procedure to treat/ablate the posterior nasal nerve, which is effective as well.

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Though inconvenient, the silver lining is that its not a cause for concern.

Typically, it can be treated quite easily with ipratropium bromide nasal spray.

There is also a procedure to treat/ablate the posterior nasal nerve, which is effective as well.

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Ashley Agan, MDis an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat doctor, or ENT) with UT Southwestern Medical Center.

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