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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate NEWS NOW Since You Asked: Wimer Dam fish salvage yields nada natives ... Possible links between dead Oregon man, missing women investigated ... Cemetery tour highlights drifters, saloon keepers ... Since You Asked: Wimer Dam fish salvage yields nada natives ... Possible links between dead Oregon man, missing women investigated ... Cemetery tour highlights drifters, saloon keepers ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Why noses run in cold weather Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 27, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Feb. 27, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News Don't take this personally if you don't have the same problem, but why do our noses run more in winter than summer? I blame the cold, foggy weather, but I still don't understand why it happens. Can you give me a scientific explanation? — Nancy F., Central Point   After a couple weeks of sunny skies, we admit the window of opportunity to address your query is closing, Nancy. Thankfully, just like other windows on this mild February day, it's not shut yet. You can rest easy, Nancy, knowing it's quite common to get a little sniffly when the mercury drops. Our inner 10-year-old  was amazed to learn that the body produces 1 to 1.5 liters of mucous every day, according to WebMD. That's about five cups! From that base, the body increases mucus production to flush out germs when we're sick, and to flush out allergens. Another cause of increased mucus production is cold air, because the nose works to warm and moisten the air we breathe in order to protect our lungs and other sensitive tissue while we're out in the elements. In cold weather, blood vessels under the nasal gland that produces mucus dilate and grow larger, and sinus blood supply increases. That excess mucus has to go somewhere. As you've probably noticed, especially if its foggy outside, there can be moisture in that cold air you're breathing. When that happens, water droplets in the air mingle with the mucus already in your sinuses, making for a drippy situation. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 27, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501