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Sneezing is an involuntary response to the irritation of the mucous membranes lining the nose which produces a sudden force of air through the nose and mouth.YourTotalHealth: About Sneezing MedlinePlus: Sneezing
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Fast Facts
- AKA: SternutationYourTotalHealth: Sneezing
- Droplets may travel up to 5 feet The Library of Congress: Every Day Mysteries
- Force can be 100 miles per hourThe Library of Congress: Every Day Mysteries
- Up to 33% of people sneeze when exposed to bright lightHealthLine: ACHOO Syndrome
- Heart does not stop with a sneezeThe Library of Congress: Every Day Mysteries
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Sneezing Mechanics
Receptors in the nose send a message to the brain when they are stimulated by an irritant, such as dust, dander or bacteria. The brain attempts to expel the irritant from the body by a series of muscular contractions that culminate in a sneeze. A number of muscles are involved in the process, including the abdominal muscles, chest muscles, diaphragm and throat muscles. While not involved in actually generating the sneeze, the muscles in the eyelids automatically contract to close the eyes while sneezing.YourTotalHealth: About Sneezing -
Sneezing Triggers
The most common trigger of sneezing is allergies. Other common triggers are dust, pollen, smoke, mold, pet dander, the common cold and exposure to bright lights.MedlinePlus: Sneezing: Causes Healthline: ACHOO Syndrome -
Prevention
The best way to prevent sneezing caused by allergies is by removing the allergens. Using an air filter can helps reduce irritants in the air. Sneezing that is caused from another source should stop once the cause of the problem is eliminated.MedlinePlus: Sneezing: Home Care -
Photic Sneeze Reflex
The photic sneeze reflex is a condition that is characterized by sneezing when the sufferer is exposed to bright lights. A symptom of this disorder is uncontrollable sneezing multiple times over. This condition is thought to be inherited and usually persists throughout life.MedicineNet: Definition of Photic Sneeze Reflex Healthline: Achoo Syndrome -
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#worstfeeling sneezing, feeling the snot come out but not knowing where it goes. one of life's mysteries i spose.
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@sophiebridge | November 10, 2009 08:56 AM
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#worstfeeling sneezing, feeling the snot come out but not knowing where it goes. one of life's mysteries i spose.
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@sophiebridge | November 10, 2009 08:56 AM
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#worstfeeling sneezing, feeling the snot come out but not knowing where it goes. one of life's mysteries i spose.
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#worstfeeling sneezing, feeling the snot come out but not knowing where it goes. one of life's mysteries i spose.
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big big media presentation today. doesn't help that i feel like sneezing every 2 seconds.
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Never Stand Behind a Sneezing Cow - $9.95
Live recording of Michael Perry performing humorous stories from Foggy Crossing, a small town in northern Wisconsin where ones true love is declared on bug deflectors, the state animal is the concrete deer lawn ornament, and the four food g...
Amazon
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#worstfeeling sneezing, feeling the snot come out but not knowing where it goes. one of life's mysteries i spose.
@harleyybro | November 10, 2009 09:02 AM -
big big media presentation today. doesn't help that i feel like sneezing every 2 seconds.
@sophiebridge | November 10, 2009 08:56 AM
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Sneezing on Amazon | View All
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The Proud Little Pig & The Sneezing Donkey (Enid Blyton Two-By-Two Stories) - $10.00
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Amazon -
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Dr. Garber's Natural Solutions? are condition specific biotherapy formulas that exclusively combine the three homeopathic biotherapies (Gemmotherapy, Lithotherapy and Organotherapy) in a special synergy critical to their effectiveness. ...
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Never Stand Behind a Sneezing Cow - $9.95
Live recording of Michael Perry performing humorous stories from Foggy Crossing, a small town in northern Wisconsin where ones true love is declared on bug deflectors, the state animal is the concrete deer lawn ornament, and the four food g...
Amazon
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