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Runny nose

Q My nose is always running and I find it really irritating. What's causing it? Ellie, Salford

A A runny nose is a symptom of many conditions including the common cold, the flu, a sinus infection and an allergy.

Some people who have a chronically runny nose for no apparent reason have a condition called non-allergic rhinitis.

Common causes include

If your running nose is not associated with sickness and doesn't improve when taking an antihistamine, book in to see your GP for further investigation.

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