Why do kids get more runny noses than adults?

Answer 1

We have a better immune system then children. As we were growing up, we would have cold after cold after cold. As we fight off each cold, we are building antibodies for each of the different strains of the flu virus. Over the years we build up many different antibodies to fight off these viruses. Some are so weak that we don't exhibit any of the symptoms (runny nose, cough, congestion, body aches, fever etc.) I remember reading somewhere, and don't quote me on this, but there are over 3000 different strains of the flu virus. Does this mean you need to go out and get a flu shot?? That's up to you. Personally, I don't get them. Just the thought of formeldehyde (the fluid content in flu vaccinations) floating in my system doesn't seat well with me.

As parents we try to do everything we can to protect our kids. But the bottom line is everyone will eventually get sick. Just know that our bodies become stronger once we fight off the cold. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

runny noses arent common on adults.

Answer 3

bad immune system, they are just being introduced to all new sicknesses of the world adults rarely get sick because new illnesses and colds are rarer, plus its usually allergies in the eyes because when they eyes warer from allergies its makes the mucus run thats hwy people allways sniffle when they cry

Answer 4

They have less experience with the germs than adults...you had more as a child, & so did I. But, now I only have one cold a year or so.

Answer 5

Their immune system is not built up yet.
Even adults with low immune system get a lot of colds.

Answer 6

Because kids just keep passing it back and forth. They touch everything and don't wash their hands properly.