I really love fall. I love the cooler weather, the beautiful fall leaves, etc. It's a great time of year to ride. But here is one thing that I do not love...cool weather riding turns my nose into a faucet! It runs CONSTANTLY!
I am seriously considering bungee cording a box of Kleenex to my handlebars. Luckily I have almost perfected my snot rocketing skills and I'm really quite good at it. But it's totally GROSS!!! I can't believe I don't end up dehydrated from all the snot pouring out of my nose.
I know others have this problem too. My heart goes out to you.
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10-28-2009, 03:23 PM #1
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It's that time of year again when my nose turns into a faucet
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10-28-2009, 03:33 PM #2
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I feel your pain, sista! I really should invest in Kimberly Clark Inc. since I spend oh so much money on Kleenex every year.
Boo to cold induced runny noses...
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10-28-2009, 04:19 PM #3
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Yup...I'm right there with ya! Mine runs so bad, I cannot drop my head position even the slightest bit...or it literally POURS out of my nose. Ewwwwww! I've done a bit of research on this, and based on what I've read/heard...it's a condition known as vasomotor rhinitis...and cooler air temperature is definitely a factor. I've also been told that there is a prescription nasal spray called Atrovent, that is supposed to help with this annoying problem. I have an upcoming doctor visit in the next few weeks, and I plan on asking him about it.
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10-28-2009, 05:52 PM #4
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If you cover your nose with a Buff or something would it help? Taking an antihistamine beforehand? OB tampon that's custom fitted sans the string.
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10-28-2009, 06:18 PM #5
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I've tried covering with a Buff or neck gaiter. Works okay for a short while, until I start to get too hot and need to pull it down. I've also tried taking Claritin (the liquigel caps) before riding...doesn't do a darn thing for me.
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10-28-2009, 07:03 PM #6
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Does your nose look like this?
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10-28-2009, 07:27 PM #7
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My eyes tear terribly from the cold air while riding which then causes my nose to run. I really wish the tearing would stop. I've got fairly protective sunglasses but not goggles. Maybe I should invest in a pair of goggles and see if that will keep the cold air out of my eyes and stop the tearing. Originally Posted by RolliePollie
I really love fall. I love the cooler weather, the beautiful fall leaves, etc. It's a great time of year to ride. But here is one thing that I do not love...cool weather riding turns my nose into a faucet! It runs CONSTANTLY!
I am seriously considering bungee cording a box of Kleenex to my handlebars. Luckily I have almost perfected my snot rocketing skills and I'm really quite good at it. But it's totally GROSS!!! I can't believe I don't end up dehydrated from all the snot pouring out of my nose.
I know others have this problem too. My heart goes out to you.
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10-28-2009, 08:08 PM #8
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I have the exact same problem, much of the time lately it looks like I'm crying like a baby when I ride, especially at the beginning. The eyes start and then the nose follows... not a pretty sight. Originally Posted by kmehrzad
Do you wear contacts? I do and wonder if that's part of it.
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10-28-2009, 09:17 PM #9
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My eyes and nose do this. And my ears hurt. Pretty much I am worthless. Originally Posted by SLash
I have the exact same problem, much of the time lately it looks like I'm crying like a baby when I ride, especially at the beginning. The eyes start and then the nose follows... not a pretty sight.
Do you wear contacts? I do and wonder if that's part of it.
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10-28-2009, 09:22 PM #10
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...And yet we ride.. Originally Posted by kenyonchris
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10-28-2009, 09:23 PM #11
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looking like a snotty eskimo, yes. Originally Posted by SLash
...And yet we ride..
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10-29-2009, 02:52 PM #12
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My eyes tear bad too so I dropped by the motorcycle shop and picked up a pair of sunglasses with foam on the lens to seal around the eyes better. It made a BIG improvement and I don't tear up in the cold air. Originally Posted by kmehrzad
You can always try onion glasses too.
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10-30-2009, 01:35 AM #13
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Its warmed up here and I am still having a runny nose.Wipey gloves, snot rockets, tissues. Nothing helps
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