Weather IQ: Why cold air causes a runny nose

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Meteorological winter is here, and temperatures are getting colder.

As chilly air enters your nose, it stimulates the sensory nerves leading to nasal congestion and a runny nose.

In medical terms, it is called cold-induced rhinitis or skier’s nose.

Research shows it is common among people with asthma and allergies.

A major function of your nose is to make the air you breathe warm and wet before it reaches the lungs. The process prevents your nose from being irritated by cold and dry air.

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