Based on your description of runny nose in association with drinking a variety of beverages, you may have gustatory rhinitis. You should see your physician, who may wish to observe you drinking for a physical examination at the time of symptoms. Evaluation with your physician will help to establish a diagnosis.
Effects of drinking hot water, cold water, and chicken soup on nasal mucus velocity and nasal airflow resistance
Abstract
Nasal mucus velocity and nasal airflow resistance were measured in 15 healthy subjects before and at 5 and 30 minutes after drinking hot water by sip or straw, hot chicken soup by sip or straw, and cold water by sip. A sham drinking procedure with straw was also employed. Hot water by sip increased nasal mucus velocity from 6.2 to 8.4 mm per min, hot chicken soup by sip from 6.9 to 9.2 mm per min, and chicken soup by straw from 6.4 to 7.8 mm per min five minutes after administration. These increases were statistically significant compared to cold water, hot water by straw and sham. All values returned to their baseline at 30 minutes except cold water which significantly decreased the nasal mucus velocity from 7.3 to 4.5 mm per min. There were no significant changes from baseline in nasal airflow resistance 5 and 30 minutes following the above treatments. We conclude that drinking hot fluids transiently increases nasal mucus velocity in part or totally through the nasal inhalation of water vapor. Hot chicken soup, either through the aroma sensed at the posterior nares or through a mechanism related to taste, appears to possess an additional substance for increasing nasal mucus velocity. Finally, hot liquid might be superior to cold liquids in the management of fluids in upper respiratory tract infection.
Symptoms
- Runny nose
- Sneezing
- Congestion
- Post-nasal drip
- Sore throat
The common cold is one of the most frequent causes of a runny nose. There are more than 200 viruses that can cause colds. Most children and adults get a few each year. Typically, a cold will resolve on its own without treatment.
Sometimes, the virus can cause inflammation in the sinuses, leading to sinusitis. Like a cold, you may have a runny nose and nasal congestion. But the drainage tends to be thicker and colored, and can cause facial pain.
Try nasal saline rinses to clear out mucus. Taking decongestants, for a short time, can help relieve stuffiness. Antibiotics aren’t needed to treat a cold—they aren’t effective against viruses.
2. Allergic rhinitis
Symptoms
- Clear nasal discharge (runny nose)
- Sneezing
- Itchy, watery eyes
- Itchy nose
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
Allergic rhinitis is another common cause of a clear runny nose. Allergens like dust, pollens, animal danders, and molds enter the nose and can stimulate the allergy cells that line the airway. These cells release several substances, such as histamine, that cause blood vessels to leak and produce the watery discharge—a runny nose. It’s often accompanied by sneezing and itchy, watery eyes.
There are two types of allergic rhinitis: seasonal allergies and perennial (year-round) allergies. Seasonal allergies are caused by pollens and molds that occur during certain times of the year. Year-round allergies are caused by triggers like dust or animal danders.
There are many treatments for allergies. You can do allergy testing to help identify what you’re allergic to. Then you can try to avoid the triggers.
When that’s not possible, medications can also help.
- Over-the-counter nasal steroid sprays treat a runny nose and other allergy symptoms.
- Over-the-counter and prescription antihistamines are used to help with sneezing and itching.
- For more severe allergy sufferers, allergy shots may be used. They can help improve or sometimes even get rid of allergies.
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