Chili pepper's effect on the nose

Capsaicin, Chili Peppers & Non-Allergic Rhinitis: Understanding the Connection

Capsaicin is the compound that gives chili and hot red peppers their characteristic heat. When it contacts the skin or mucous membranes, it stimulates pain sensors and causes a warm, tingling, or burning sensation. Although most Canadians associate capsaicin with spicy food, the compound has been studied and used for a range of therapeutic purposes, […]

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