Runny Nose and Sneezing After Intense Cardio

lifelover12
lifelover12 Posts: 17 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Just wondering does anyone else have chronic sneezing and a runny nose after an intense workout? It doesn't matter if it's a perfect sunny day or I'm in a gym. Whenever I workout and push hard I have this issue. It's not unbearable but it is a bit irritating. Also, I have no allergy issues or asthma.

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  • Natihilator
    Natihilator Posts: 1,778 Member
    Not the sneezing but yes, cardio does wonders for clearing my sinuses. It's probably common as there are kleenex stations all over my gym :smile:
  • AnnaVee84
    AnnaVee84 Posts: 345 Member
    could be exercise induced asthma...

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise-induced-asthma/DS01040

    ...wait sorry, you have different symptoms, but could be related to just how your body responds to exercise-stress
  • ebonyrose316266
    ebonyrose316266 Posts: 48 Member
    Yeah, I get the runny nose but I have sinus issues so....
  • lifelover12
    lifelover12 Posts: 17 Member
    Thanks for your feedback!
  • lifelover12
    lifelover12 Posts: 17 Member
    Really appreciate the link:-) Going to check it out tonight. Thanks!
  • Duck_Puddle
    Duck_Puddle Posts: 3,237 Member
    I did and asked my doc about it. He said it was something with histamines or something and to take a zyrtek an hour before a run. I did-problem solved.
  • bigjretrac
    bigjretrac Posts: 80 Member
    This explains SO MUCH. I thought I was the only one sneezing up a storm every time I did cardio! For me, most of the sneezing was after I went to the gym.
  • Sharkington
    Sharkington Posts: 485
    I don't typically sneeze or get a runny nose after an intense workout, but when I am getting over a cold, working out definitely clears out my sinuses and it runs then!
  • Angylgrrl
    Angylgrrl Posts: 159 Member
    I was just thinking about this again today! Whenever I run, I get a runny nose. Doesn't matter if I started out with anythng in there, because it is bound to be running about 10 minutes in. I have to take a bunch of tissues with me whenever I run. Glad it's not just me.
  • pbxr
    pbxr Posts: 100 Member
    I was told that exercise is like a natural decongestant & to expect a runny nose sometimes. It actually motivates me to go on to the gym even when I feel stuffy, that way I can take less medicine. :wink:
  • Iron_warrior33
    Iron_warrior33 Posts: 45
    Hope this helps. http://www.livestrong.com/article/415955-runny-nose-during-exercise/
  • MissDarlaDoll12
    MissDarlaDoll12 Posts: 27 Member
    omg yes. Not at all after any cardio. Its the running. If I run for more than 3-4 minutes, my sinuses feel raw and I will have a sneeze attack for the next 4-5 hours. I like running, I just hate how I feel if I push myself. I thought maybe I was breathing wrong or had defective sinuses or septum-just seems unusual.

    Its comforting to know Im not the only one this happens to. The first time it happened was in high school, and my classmates were concerned because I just could not stop sneezing. I was sneezing like every 2 minutes or so and several sneezes in a row. Im still not convinced that its normal in any way. So now I just walk, run for a minute or two, walk etc. and that seems to keep it under control.
  • Bunnycub
    Bunnycub Posts: 10
    I thought it was just me!...I definitely get a runny nose EVERY time I do cardio. Going to try taking an antihistamine before I do cardio like someone suggested!
  • n0ob
    n0ob Posts: 2,390 Member
    During a 2 mile run I hock up about a pound of loogies, run snot everwhere, and fart at least 20 times...
  • azrrt76
    azrrt76 Posts: 59 Member
    I have to work out with a box of kleenex...I never sneeze, but my nose runs constantly!
  • annepage
    annepage Posts: 585 Member
    I was told that exercise is like a natural decongestant & to expect a runny nose sometimes. It actually motivates me to go on to the gym even when I feel stuffy, that way I can take less medicine. :wink:

    Awesome!
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    It's just the fat trying to get out of your body....

    JK...yeah, I get a runny nose...no sneezing, but a good round of cardio definitely drains the sinuses.
  • notthatthis
    notthatthis Posts: 218
    Theories from internets

    Dehydration, when becoming dehydrated the systems in the body produce more snot to protect itself, cure more water
    Exercise is stress, the body shows stress in many ways, I cough a lot at certain heart ranges but not MHR
    Air conditioning, dry air - see dehydration
    Dusty atmosphere, or taking more dust in because you are breathing harder.
    Unknown smells - see farting and exercise also stale sweat
    You are usually a mouth breather but during exercise you start to breathe properly and therefore your nose cannot handle it. (This I made up)

    Dehydration seems counter-intuitive but as a protection system for the airways I suppose it makes sense.
  • brandonjeralds
    brandonjeralds Posts: 1
    Yes yes, it's not just a simple "runny nose clearing your sinuses." This is like super itchy usually one nostril sneezing attacks after intense cardio. It's not common amongst the masses, but I get it bad sometimes. It will sometimes last a couple days. Reading into it, it seems like it is an allergic reaction. It's definitely a huge pain. I'll try the histamine blocker next time.
  • TheVevina
    TheVevina Posts: 46 Member
    I get runny noses... and chains of farts...
  • JulieOpp1
    JulieOpp1 Posts: 1 Member
    I don’t think he was referring to a ‘runny nose’, that’s very common, I know what he’s talking about, it’s an allergy attack, your nose starts itching, and you start sneezing, and then of course you have to blow your nose because it’s running from sneezing. My whole head is affected for a while. It’s what I would describe as an allergy attack, it usually happens to me and last for about 15 to 30 minutes after every hard work out, not cardio, but lifting weights.
  • erinhama
    erinhama Posts: 1 Member
    Oh my gosh!!! This just started happening to me about a month ago. After a hard cardio workout, I start sneezing uncontrollably. My nose will start running and I will have to blow it a couple dozen times. This happens whether I am indoors or outside. It doesn’t seem to become an issue during the workout but comes on within about five minutes of finishing. The full on attack will last about 15-30 minutes but will, on a much smaller scale, continue for several hours after and almost feels like a cold coming on. But, it always clears up and I feel perfectly fine the next day. CRAZY! I’m going to try the histamine blocker as well!!! Thanks for the post and all of the feedback!
  • garystrickland357
    garystrickland357 Posts: 598 Member
    I run outside and cycle. Learning to blow a snot rocket is a real skill to develop, lol. The trick is to learn how to not get it on you or the folks around you (think riding in a peloton). Maybe TMI, but hey - you asked...
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    it is very common
    take a histamine blocker prior to intense cardio and you will likely be fine
    here is a brief article

  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    Anyone care that this thread is 6 yr old, with the occasional bump over the years?

    Just asking. :)
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    Tacklewasher wrote: »
    Anyone care that this thread is 6 yr old, with the occasional bump over the years?

    Just asking. :)

    d'oh i'm so good usually about checking the dates :disappointed:

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