10 Symptoms of Measles
Symptom #9: Runny Nose
While a runny nose is a classic symptom of a head cold, it may indicate infection by the measles virus. The condition, also known as coryza, arises as a result of the irritation of the mucous membranes within the nasal cavity. This can lead to overproduction of mucus, hence the runny nose.
Besides the runny nose, coryza can also cause the nose to turn red due to the irritation as well as the pressure caused by having to repeatedly clear the nose. However, for it to be considered a measles symptom, a runny nose will usually have to be accompanied by other symptoms.
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