HealthPhoto: HT HealthWhy Your Nose Runs When You Eat Spicy Food Explained
Eating spicy food often causes a runny nose due to a condition called gustatory rhinitis. Dr. Sumit Kumar Gaur, ENT consultant at Apollo Hospital, explains that spicy ingredients like chili contain capsaicin, which stimulates sensory nerves in the nose. This triggers excess watery mucus production, not an allergic reaction, leading to nasal discharge while eating spicy dishes.
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