Exercise Induced Rhinitis

[ChelePA]

Anyone else with a runny nose while exercising? It really kicks in during cycling class. Drives me crazy!

[SpiritYogi]

Yes! I started using an ab wheel about four months ago and notice that whenever I use it, my nose starts running like crazy. Doesn't run while doing any other type of workout or exercises, just when using the wheel. Weird, right?

[Pat58]

I began seeing a really good allergist recently and discovered that this - and alas, I sniffle while eating - is called non-allergic rhinitis. Cold, exercising and eating are triggers.

[marki64]

Originally Posted by Pat58

I began seeing a really good allergist recently and discovered that this - and alas, I sniffle while eating - is called non-allergic rhinitis. Cold, exercising and eating are triggers.

Is there something you can do for this? I use at least 6 tissues per workout. My nose runs constantly no matter what weather. One of the reasons I don't want to join a club.

[Taiga]

Originally Posted by Dena

Yes! I started using an ab wheel about four months ago and notice that whenever I use it, my nose starts running like crazy. Doesn't run while doing any other type of workout or exercises, just when using the wheel. Weird, right?

Sometimes that wheel will be made of material that can cause a low level allergic reaction. Rolling the wheel helps to release the chemicals. Maybe try the same actions on a foam roller or something different to see if it makes a difference. HTH.

[susan p]

I keep a box of tissues in my workout area and blow as I go! I definitely understand!

[SpiritYogi]

Originally Posted by Taiga

Sometimes that wheel will be made of material that can cause a low level allergic reaction. Rolling the wheel helps to release the chemicals. Maybe try the same actions on a foam roller or something different to see if it makes a difference. HTH.

Interesting. I used to do roll ins / roll outs on a stability ball and didn't have an issue so you may be on to something.

[Pat58]

Originally Posted by marki64

Is there something you can do for this? I use at least 6 tissues per workout. My nose runs constantly no matter what weather. One of the reasons I don't want to join a club.

My doctor gave me a script for a nasal spray called Azelastine. It helps when I remember to take it.

[Kathy G]

I have always had this too! My nose runs like crazy when I do any kind of exercise. I have to carry a hanky when I run and I'm sure the people around me don't appreciate my nose blowing during a race!

[manleym]

Originally Posted by Pat58

Cold, exercising and eating are triggers.

Originally Posted by marki64

My nose runs constantly no matter what weather.

This is me! Nose runs almost all of the time! Cleaning is also a trigger. Pretty much anything is a trigger. I usually keep a kleenex tucked into my sleeve (my mom did the same thing) and I don't know how many shredded kleenxes have been in the lint filter because I forgot to take the kleenxes out of my pockets. Didn't know the medical term. Just thought it was part of my inheritance.