Can your running nose be a fluid leak from your brain? Find out all about it…
A common cold that causes a runny nose lasts for a short span of time, and it responds to treatment in the form of allergic medications or home remedies. But in some cases, people may experience a runny nose all the time that doesn’t respond to any type of medication. Such people may be suffering from a rare condition called CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) Rhinorrhea caused by a leaking of the brain fluid out of the nose. Dr Kavita Barhate, Consultant Neurologist, SRV Mamta Hospital, Mumbai, tells us more about the leaky-nose brain link…
DECODING CSF RHINORRHEA
CSF Rhinorrhea is the medical term used for the fluid in the brain that flows from the nose. This fluid maintains a balance in the brain by ensuring proper flow of blood across the brain and spinal cord.
CAUSES
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