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joolzdjoolzd Posts: 245
Does anyone else suffer from this? My nose constantly runs when I'm outside (or in the gym) if I'm training hard...it's like a tap, constantly dripping or rather fast flowing river! I have been to see a specialist (who efficiently tells me it's caused by the 'urban' environment..helloooo I get it in the countryside too!!) anyway, far short of bunging it up with cotton wool there is little I can do, however it does affect my training and performance [&o] and does actually irrate me hugely as I have to carry tissues everytime I train and race and if I don't blow it or get rid of it my ears bung up..soooo.....does anyone know anything that might seriously help, suffers from the same thing etc etc????



PS have tried all nasal sprays, hayfever tablets...

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  • jibby26jibby26 Posts: 261
    I'm currently having similar problems. My nose used to run so much in air conditioned rooms like the gym I just couldn't use them and I ended up having at least one nosebleed per day. Had both nostrils cauterized a couple of times (the most excruciating pain i've experienced in a very long time!) and now have a steriod spray that I use every night (nasonex). The problem went away but has returned slighly in the past fortnight, although nowhere near as bad.



    The ENT specialist I saw put it down to a possible allergy to an unknown source (I work with lots of chemicals all day) and hence prescribed the steriods to try and reduce the sensitivity. I have been put on a 4 month course of treatment and told that it is likely to keep coming back. I would just go back to my GP and tell them the problems it is causing, point out that it is stopping you training properly and any aspects of life it is affecting. Hopefully they will be something else that they can try or another ENT clinic they can refer you to.
  • willieverfinishwillieverfinish Posts: 1,381
    Do you get bunged up in the winter too ? One nasal passage blocked nearly all the time ?



    If so - I bet you have nasal polyps.



    See ENT for a 7 days course of specific drugs to clear the feckers up.









  • Ron99Ron99 Posts: 237
    Yeah - I often get a runny nose on the bike or a run. Unfortunately, haven't found anything to help with it though, other than developing my technique for shooting long distance bogeys.



    Er - too much info....
  • BmanBman Posts: 442
    On of my least favourite times in a race...about to overtake someone when he decided to clear his nasal passages.
  • MGMG Posts: 470
    most runners get this as the body will produce more mucus during exersize, some of this will soak up dust and dirt entering the sinuses. Do you suffer from running nose on a treadmill, if not, could be an alergy, i.e hayfever. If its REALLY bad you can go to a doctor and get some nasal spray which will reduce this.



  • I had cold a couple of years ago and since then my knows runs when I swim, cycle and run. Its fine in the winter when you've got gloves or long sleeves on (sorry gross I know) but in the summer a bit of a nightmare. I plan on having tissues with me in tranisition just in case.



    I've also learnt how to clear my nose whilst running and on the bike - again I know this isn't ladylike but neither is nose dripping face! Will only do this when no one is around so not sure what's going to happen on Saturday in an open, spectator filled Dorney Lake!
  • md6md6 Posts: 969
    willieverfinish wrote:


    Do you get bunged up in the winter too ? One nasal passage blocked nearly all the time ?



    If so - I bet you have nasal polyps.



    See ENT for a 7 days course of specific drugs to clear the feckers up.





    I'm going to look into this as i thought that was due to my nose having been broken a few times, but now maybe not... Cheers
  • starcherstarcher Posts: 126
    Your not the only one.



    Ive had a runny nose for years due to bad sinuses and some allergy that i cant identify and it gets must worse running or cycling outside due to the harder deeper breathing taking in more of the nasty allergen.



    To stop this i'm moving to lanzarote where its sooo barren theres nothing to be allergic to. When i train over there my runny nose stops within the first couple of days its such a huge releif not having to snot everywhere ...



    Mat

  • joolzdjoolzd Posts: 245
    phew...glad it's not just me suffering from this...it's so refreshing to hear that some of you also have the same issue with a tissue (god sorry!![&:])



    I do get it indoors and outside, winter, summer, spring and autumn! I have been checked for the Polypops but it's not that... ah well just have to continue the runners/cyclists nose clearing process..just watch out those downstream behind me...I will endeavour to ensure my left nostril clears more!!!...Ah so ladylike..



    Starcher's can I join you....and be snot free for ever more???[:)]
  • steve785steve785 Posts: 52
    yea has any1 got any tips on how to fire your runny snot out whilst running?? mine seems to get everywhere???[:D]
  • PC_67PC_67 Posts: 196
    last year's bike leg at windsor was a mare for me, my nose was streaming throughout. I only had my hands to wipe it and my lycra all-in-one trisuit was useless for wiping my hands. I think I may wear cycling gloves this season for this reason!
  • starcherstarcher Posts: 126
    Damn for a bunch of fit people we dont sound too healthy .....
  • just2trijust2tri Posts: 198
    Have you been checked for lactose intolerance? Do you eat/drink milk products before training or racing? This could be one of the issues and you'd be amazed how many people have some degree of lactose intolerance.
  • Jack HughesJack Hughes Posts: 1,262
    Generally, I'm pretty healthy. However, I do get a lot of Nose, Sinus, Ear type issues - blocked/runny nose, catarrh, waxy ears. Spent a lot of time chasing things down. The most likely cause is a house mite alergy. Not sure if this is the case - but have removed carpet from bedroom, change the pillows (I mean new ones) regularly, strip the bed etc. etc. It has probably made things better. But the specialist said that house mite allergies are far more common than things like lactose intolerance.
  • steve785 wrote:


    yea has any1 got any tips on how to fire your runny snot out whilst running?? mine seems to get everywhere???[:D]



    Yep. Quite simple. Press right finger against right nostril to block it. Tilt left nostril over left shoulder, close mouth and blow really hard - a short sharp blow. Then sniffle any dreggs back up and wipe any remains on your sleeve/ wherever you can. Repeat for left. Watch out for the wind direction. If it's coming from your left, you need to blow both out over your right side. It takes a bit of practice to get right, but it's easier than carrying tissues everywhere.
  • Get a Tempur mattress if you really think you have this. My dust mite allergy disappeared overnight and has never come back after 5 yrs.
  • Jack HughesJack Hughes Posts: 1,262
    Have a tempur mattress. For about 4 years now. And a clone for a few years before that!

  • stagglystaggly Posts: 8
    I have exactly the same problem. Think it came on when I was about 14. Now I'm 29 and still have the same problem. Only seem to get a runny nose on the bike, running it's ok. I did see a ENT specialist back when I was 14 - they did skin pricks test, asthma test, etc but they only found I get hayfever, which I knew already.



    To be honest I've got use to it now, but when I cycle I always feel like sending out a jet of watery snot every 5 mins or so! Not everyone behind me is happy about this! And the snot wiper on my gloves isn't a pretty sight! I think everyone gets some sort of runny nose when cycling - I think just mine is a bit more sensitive than most. Don't think it affects my performance to much, but I wouldn't really know otherwise.







  • BritspinBritspin Posts: 1,655
    (nasonex).



    Sadly I read nanosex.



    Even more sadly I was wrong.
  • jibby26jibby26 Posts: 261
    Britspin wrote:


    (nasonex).



    Sadly I read nanosex.



    Even more sadly I was wrong.



    I think that's what this poor guy has.









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  • joolzdjoolzd Posts: 245
    Loved your dyslesex thinking Britspin!! & as for the guy above jibby26, clearly he's suffering from a lack of lactose & a problem with his extraction!!
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