runny nose

Constant tissue need

A runny nose is a nose discharging excess mucus, typically from a cold, allergies, or crying.

The condition ranges from mild sniffling to constant dripping: I've had a runny nose all week.

Also called a runny or running nose interchangeably.

allergy

pollen

Floral reproductive grains

ragweed · dander · mold · dust mites · allergist · sneezing · itchy · watery eyes · seasonal · immunotherapy

symptoms

mucus

Protective bodily secretion

  • sneezeExplosive nasal reflex
  • congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
  • dripLiquid falling slowly

discharge · sniffle · phlegm · postnasal · rhinorrhea · snot · blowing · tissues · stuffiness · blocked

illness

cold

Low temperature state

  • fluContagious respiratory illness
  • influenzaAcute viral respiratory infection
  • virusMicroscopic infectious agent

infection · fever · cough · congestion · sore throat · chills · fatigue · malaise · body aches · sickbed

irritants

smoke

Airborne combustion byproduct

cold air · spicy food · chemicals · fumes · pepper · onion · wind · dry air · paint · chlorine

Categories
Opposites
nasal discharge state

runny nosecongestion

Excessive accumulation causing blockage

nasal congestion · stuffy nose · blocked nose · nasal blockage · dry nose

health state

runny noseclear sinuses

normal breathing

Family

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