Why jogging makes your nose run

Berlin (dpa) – Everything felt fine at home, but a few minutes into your run, your nose starts to run too? You're not alone – and it's especially common as the weather turns colder. "Most of the time, your nose runs when there has been a large temperature difference to the cold," says Axel Klein, a sports physician. When the body warms up during exercise, the sensitive and well-supplied mucous membranes in the nose swell slightly, producing more fluid – and out it comes. Runners don't need to worry, though. "A runny nose while jogging is nothing serious – you can just let it run," Klein says. "It doesn’t affect your performance." In the winter, athletes can wear a multifunctional scarf over the mouth and nose to reduce the sudden chill. If your nose keeps running even in the spring or summer, Klein recommends getting tested for allergies. Pollen could be to blame for the sneezing and sniffles. The following information is not intended for publication dpa/tmn ama xxde mls coh

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