why does our nose run when we eat something spicy
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Capsaicin and allyl isothiocyanate are oils present in certain vegetables and foods
Capsaicin and allyl isothiocyanate irritate mucous membranes the linings protecting your lungs and various body openings and cavities from infectious agents such as fungi, bacteria and viruses.
The more irritated your nasal membranes become, the more mucus they produce as a defense
Capsaicin and allyl isothiocyanate irritate mucous membranes the linings protecting your lungs and various body openings and cavities from infectious agents such as fungi, bacteria and viruses.
The more irritated your nasal membranes become, the more mucus they produce as a defense
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