Runny Nose or Brain Fluid Leakage?

CSF is a clear fluid which cushions the brain and spinal cord and clears waste from the brain. If it leaks into the nostrils or throat, one could sense a metallic taste. CSF rhinorrhea can cause severe complication named bacterial meningitis where the lining of the brain and spinal cord gets inflamed.

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• June 1, 2018