What Causes Constant Runny Nose?

Constant runny nose can have various causes, ranging in severity from 'troubling' to 'very serious'. Finding the true cause means ruling out or confirming each possibility – in other words, diagnosis.

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Diagnosis is usually a complex process due to the sheer number of possible causes and related symptoms. In order to diagnose constant runny nose, we could:

Research the topic
Find a doctor with the time
Use a diagnostic computer system.

The process is the same, whichever method is used.

Step 1: List all Possible Causes

We begin by identifying the disease conditions which have "constant runny nose" as a symptom. Here are eight possibilities:

Food Allergies
Allergic Tension
Hay Fever
Vasomotor Rhinitis
Dehydration
Adrenal Fatigue
Candida / Yeast
Liver Congestion

Step 2: Build a Symptom Checklist

We then identify all possible symptoms and risk factors of each possible cause, and check the ones that apply:

history of middle ear infection

menopausal arthritis

slow recovery from colds/flu

frequent sore throats

major fatigue for over 12 months

prednisone use

regular postprandial somnolence

shingles

greatly reduced skin elasticity

occasional mucus in stools

sickness caused by wine

high refined white flour consumption

... and more than 180 others

Step 3: Rule Out or Confirm each Possible Cause

A differential diagnosis of your symptoms and risk factors finds the likely cause of constant runny nose:

Cause	Probability	Status
Adrenal Fatigue	90%	Confirm
Liver Congestion	21%	Unlikely
Hay Fever	20%	Unlikely
Vasomotor Rhinitis	0%	Ruled out
Candida / Yeast	0%	Ruled out
Dehydration	0%	Ruled out
Food Allergies	0%	Ruled out
Allergic Tension	0%	Ruled out

* This is a simple example to illustrate the process

Arriving at a Correct Diagnosis

The Analyst™ is our online diagnosis tool that learns all about you through a straightforward process of multi-level questioning, providing diagnosis at the end.

In the Nose/Smell Symptoms section of the questionnaire, The Analyst™ will ask the following question about runny or drippy nose:

Do you regularly suffer from a runny or drippy nose?

Possible responses:

→ Don't know
→ No / very rarely
→ A few times a year
→ Several times a month
→ Often / most of the time

Based on your response to this question, which may indicate occasional runny nose, regular runny nose or frequent runny nose, The Analyst™ will consider possibilities such as:

Allergic Rhinitis / Hay Fever

Allergic Tension Fatigue Syndrome

Allergy to Foods (Hidden)

Dehydration

Studies have confirmed that dehydration triggers histamine production in order to help conserve water. As histamine levels increase, symptoms of seasonal allergies – such as runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes – can develop. [Endocrinology, Volume 136, Issue 5, 1 May 1995, pp.2189-97]

Liver Detoxification / Support Requirement

Low Adrenal Function / Adrenal Insufficiency

Nonallergic / Vasomotor Rhinitis

Yeast / Candida Infection

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