The sights of summer, like flowers and grass, can lead to the sound of sneezing. For some, it's constant, for others, it's sporadic, but we all know how it feels. "When we get exposed to dust, strong ...

Some people sneeze when they look into the sun because of Autosomal Compelling Helio-Ophthalmic Outburst syndrome (ACHOO), or photic sneeze reflex (PSR). It happens when the brain misinterprets a ...

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Why do cats sneeze? Like humans, there are several likely causes for releasing air explosively from the nose and mouth. Usually, it’s just the body’s way of expelling allergens or other irritants.

Sneezing is common, and while it could mean you have a health condition like a cold, it could also happen when the mucous membranes in your nose or throat get irritated from substances like dust or ...

At a certain point, there’s no stopping a sneeze. The burst of air is as inevitable as a crashing wave. But with conscious effort, we can control how loud it is. “There are things that people can do ...

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