Unraveling what's behind the sniffles, hoping for treatment
Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 11:00
in Health & Medicine
One of the most common of ailments -- the runny nose -- has been the topic of a new study. Understanding the cause could lead to a cure. The respiratory tract is under constant attack and the nose is the first line of defense. Allergens, which cause the body to fight off a perceived threat, and infections are the main problems. But millions of people get a runny nose and have difficulty breathing without an allergic attack or infection. What many people call the sniffles, scientists refer to as "non-allergic rhinitis."