Inflammation of the nose (rhinitis) is a common cause of runny nose. Other common causes include the common cold (viral respiratory infection), influenza (flu), and sinusitis (inflammation or infection of the sinuses). Inserting objects into your nose can also produce a runny nose.
A: Under the FMLA rule, an employer must provide leave under whichever statutory provision provides the greater rights to employees.34 For examples of how this principle is applied, see the FMLA rule at  825.702(b)-(e).
Q: Can an employee have FMLA coverage for multiple claims for different qualifying events? A: Yes. An employee is allowed 12 weeks of FMLA protected leave in a 12 month time period. An employee could be covered for multiple claims as long as the total FMLA coverage does not exceed 12 weeks in a 12 month period and the employee has worked 1250 hours in the preceding 12 months of the request.