cycling with runny nose

Welchsboy

Lately when i am out cycling for more than 20 minutes, I start getting a runny nose. This is a bit annoying b/c I have to start breathing w/ my mouth...now I know it just sounds like allergies, but I only get it when cycling. I could be out working my front yard for 3 hours and not get a runny nose. I have tried taking an antihistamine but it doesnt seem to help and makes me too drowsy...
Anyone know why I could suddenly be having a runny nose?

M2cycler

ya gonna have to breath through ur mouth sooner or later. gets more air in that way

hedgehog

Not sure why it would crop up now.... it's always been an issue for me it seems with any outdoor sport. I guess I've just got used to doing the 'farmer blow', also is convenient way to get rid of unwanted wheel suckers.

stevenaleach

I get the same thing when I ride, especially if the air is cold. I used to have to run every morning in the army and it was much worse, though I never had to deal with cold air since I was stationed in Hawaii. I don't have to worry about that now that I'm out... I don't plan on running unless something scary is chasing me.

Boomer-61

I'd have to go with the change in weather ie barometric pressure and temp. These changes can cause vascular changes in your nasal passages. I don't know what part of the country you live in but the colder it is the greater the change. This will likely pass once the temp stays down. I think the fluctuations in temp have more to do with it than anything else. Ie, when you work outside for a while in the winter then go inside your nose will tend to drip for a short period until it acclimates. Having said all that, what do you do? Nothing, but pack a snot rag in your rear pocket and know this too shall pass.

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OHsingltrakr

The mucus membranes protect themselves from cold, dryness, allergens, etc. by making more mucus. This is especially prevelant when breathing large quantities of air through the nose during exercise and seems especially bad with any sport that's windy like skiing or biking in cold weather. I get some relief from a nasal moisturizer spray like Ocean or Breathe Right, my favorite. These are completely drug free and only cost a few dollars a bottle, give it a try.