Runny nose while exercising .

[Deleted member 35268]

Yes, I can guarantee most rides I do my nose runs a little, which then leaves me with a slight cough aswell. I have had it for years.

 

[ianrauk]

I suffer from chronic rhinus sinusitis so have to take steroids for it. Means my nose drips like a bloody tap.

Cold air across the sinusus and eyes will naturally make your nose run anyway in most cases. For me it's a blessed relief as it clears my airwaves.

Dont ask me how many hankies I've lost on bike rides over the years.

 

[figbat]

Why can’t you use tissues?

Simple practicality. It isn't easy to pull out a tissue, use it and then store it whilst riding. Besides, I don't have the storage capacity for the number I'd need. I rationalise it by thinking that various wild animals are putting far 'worse' into the environment and, as I said, I always choose a least-offensive location (context: rural byways, tracks and roads). I'd never do it in a residential area and always avoid walkways, aiming as far as possible for verges and bushes.

 

[alicat]

Why can’t you use tissues?

It's more fun! That's the simple truth. That and what @figbat says.

 

[Kryton521]

Oh yeah! I walk to work, 20 minutes not really much effort, nose runs better than rail services! Don't think it's so bad on the bike??? Or I just re-inhale it? Used to get very runny nose when running too.

 

[Accy cyclist]

chuck the tissue

What. On the road?

Why can’t you use tissues?

I don't see a problem with grozzing up on the floor. If you're climbing a steep hill,or 'flying' down one,it's not always possible to spend about 20 seconds taking a tissue out, blowing into it, then placing it back. Just spitting out,or sticking a finger over the right nostril (why is it always the left nostril we expel from?) to launch a snot rocket, to me is much safer.

 

[HLaB]

Hayfever might aggravate it but when I get back from a ride my left glove has changed from black to white Other than being disgusting though it doesn't seem to hurt

 

[pawl]

I suffer from chronic rhinus sinusitis so have to take steroids for it. Means my nose drips like a bloody tap.

Cold air across the sinusus and eyes will naturally make your nose run anyway in most cases. For me it's a blessed relief as it clears my airwaves.

Dont ask me how many hankies I've lost on bike rides over the years.

I always carry a handkerchief.Just tuck it under the waist band of my jersey.,otherwise it would go in the pocket where I keep my jelly babies.

 

[Deeble]

We're all just a bunch of nose-runners!!

 

[oldwheels]

Is this possibly also age related? I have no memory of this problem when younger. Also I have noticed that often the aged have a drip on the end on their nose even when not exercising.