Rhinorrhagia vs. Rhinorrhea — What's the Difference?

A profuse nosebleed.

Rhinorrhea or rhinorrhoea is the free discharge of a thin nasal mucus fluid. The condition, commonly known as a runny nose, occurs relatively frequently.

Discharge from the nasal mucous membrane, especially when excessive, as with an allergy or infection.

(medicine) A persistent discharge of watery mucus from the nose; typical of the common cold.

Persistent watery mucus discharge from the nose (as in the common cold)