"Man's Gustatory Rhinitis: The Cause of His Runny Nose While Eating"
A 70-year-old man experiences nasal dripping during meals, which doctors initially attributed to allergies but is actually a nonallergic vasomotor rhinitis known as gustatory rhinitis. The condition causes his nose to run when eating, likely triggered by hot liquids and spicy foods. Meanwhile, a high alkaline phosphatase level in a blood test may indicate liver or bone disease, with further evaluation needed to determine the exact cause.
