A runny nose is one of the major symptoms of common cold and also of allergies like hay fever. But a runny nose while eating sometimes is a little different from usual Rhinorrhea. The condition of a runny nose while eating is called Gustatory Rhinorrhea. While we eat, the autonomic nervous system gets stimulated and it causes the release of the compound known as acetylcholine, which increases production of salive, stomach acid and nasal mucus. Usually, if the meal is spicy, our nose runs more.
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