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“a sneeze in progress”
(2003)
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(“plume’ of ‘salivary droplets’…)
(…expelled in a large cone-shaped array from the man’s ‘open mouth’)
(this is why you are supposed to “cover your mouth” when you ‘sneeze’!)
(or ‘cough’ for that matter)
(it prevents ‘germ exposure’ to people near you)
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(PURPOSE) –>
(to expel ‘mucus’ containing ‘irritants’ from the ‘nasal cavity’)
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(“sneezing” is usually caused by ‘foreign particles’ irritating the ‘nasal mucosa’, but can more rarely be caused by sudden exposure to ‘bright light’ (called the ‘photic sneeze reflex’) or touching the ‘external auditory canal’)
(‘sneezing’ can transmit ‘infections’, because it creates ‘aerosols’ in which the ‘droplets’ can harbor ‘microbes’)
(aka “sternutation”)
IN OTHER WORDS:
(a ‘semi-autonomous’, ‘convulsive’ expulsion of ‘air’ from the ‘lungs’ through the ‘nose’ and ‘mouth’, usually caused by ‘foreign particles’ irritating the ‘nasal mucosa’)
(“wow! what a ‘mouthful’!”)
(a ‘sneeze’ expels air forcibly from the ‘mouth’ and ‘nose’ in an ‘explosive’, ‘spasmodic’ involuntary action resulting chiefly from ‘irritation’ of the ‘nasal mucous membrane’)
(‘sneezing’ is possibly linked to sudden exposure to ‘bright light’, sudden change (especially? ‘fall’) in ‘temperature’, ‘breeze’ of ‘cold air’, a particularly full stomach, or viral infection, and can lead to the spread of disease)
(the function of sneezing is to expel mucus containing foreign particles or irritants and cleanse the nasal cavity)
(during a ‘sneeze’, the ‘soft palate’ + ‘palatine uvula’ depress while the back of the tongue elevates to partially close the passage to the mouth so that air ejected from the lungs may be expelled through the ‘nose’)
(because the closing of the mouth is partial, a considerable amount of this air is usually also expelled from the mouth)
(the force and extent of the expulsion of the air through the nose varies)
(‘sneezing’ cannot occur during sleep due to “REM atonia” – a bodily state wherein motor neurons are not stimulated and reflex signals are not relayed to the brain)
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(sufficient external stimulants, however, may cause a person to wake from their sleep for the purpose of sneezing, although any sneezing occurring afterwards would take place with a partially awake status at ‘minimum’)
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*”HOW TO MAKE YOURSELF SNEEZE”*
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You’re probably familiar with the annoying, itching feeling you get when you need to sneeze but simply can’t.
This can be frustrating, especially if you need to clear your nasal passages or relieve congestion.
Whether you already feel that familiar prickling sensation or you just want to clear out any irritants, it’s possible to sneeze on command
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Here are a few tricks that you can try….
You can gently wiggle a tissue in the back of your nose to bring on a sneeze.
To do this, roll one side of a tissue into a point.
Carefully put the pointed tip toward the back of one nostril and wiggle it around a bit.
You may feel a tickling sensation.
This stimulates the trigeminal nerve, which sends a message to your brain that prompts a sneeze.
Be careful with this technique and make sure you’re not sticking the tissue too far up into your nostril.
Some people recommend you hum while performing this technique to sneeze even more.
Some people sneeze uncontrollably when suddenly exposed to bright light, especially strong sunlight.
This is known as ‘photic sneezing’ and is a hereditary trait.
Even though not everyone has such a strong reaction, one in three people will sneeze once exposed to sunlight or bright light if they are about to sneeze already.
You may also experience a prickling sensation.
You can try closing your eyes before exposing yourself to the bright light.
Be careful not to look directly at any light source.
You’ve probably sneezed by accident after inhaling ground pepper.
Black, white, and green pepper contain piperine, which irritates the nose.
This can stimulate a sneeze by triggering nerve endings inside the mucous membrane of the nose.
Your nose is actually trying to get rid of this irritant.
Be careful not to inhale too much or you can cause pain and burning.
You can experiment with cumin, coriander, and crushed red pepper to see if they also stimulate sneezing.
If you have a pair of tweezers handy, you can try plucking a single eyebrow hair to bring on a sneeze.
This irritates the nerve endings in the face and stimulates the nasal nerve.
Part of this nerve goes across the eyebrows. You may sneeze immediately, or it could take a few tries.
Although pulling a nose hair can be painful, it can stimulate the trigeminal nerve and make you sneeze. Even thinking about this may start to make your nose itch, as the lining of the nose is such a sensitive area.
You can also use your tongue to massage the roof of your mouth to induce sneezing. This triggers the ‘tri-geminal nerve’ that runs along the top of your mouth.
To do this, press the tip of your tongue to the top of your mouth and bring it back as far as possible. You may have to experiment a bit to find the exact spot that works for you.
Massaging the bridge of your nose can also help to stimulate the trigeminal nerve.
Use your fingers to massage the bridge of your nose in a downward motion until you feel a tickling sensation in the back of your nose.
Massaging the nose may also help to encourage drainage of any fluid.
Use firm pressure, but be sure not to press too hard.
Eating dark chocolate with a high percentage of cacao may help bring about a sneeze. This typically works for sneezes that aren’t allergy-induced. People who don’t regularly eat chocolate may have more success.
This is technically categorized as a photic sneeze reflex, because it causes sneezing by an unknown trigger. It’s not known exactly why it works, but it could be that some of the cocoa particles get into the nose.
You may notice that you sneeze more when you are cold. The trigeminal nerve is stimulated by cold air felt in the face and surrounding skull area. The lining of the nasal passages is also affected as you breathe in colder air. Feeling cold and shivering can irritate the nerve and bring about a sneeze, so turning up the AC or going outside on a cold day may help.
If you’ve ever inhaled the fizziness of a bubbly drink, you probably recall the tickling feeling in your nostrils.
This is due to carbon dioxide that creates the bubbles.
If you inhale or drink too much fizz, it can cause you to sneeze.
This is because too much carbon dioxide has the potential to be harmful.
Your nose is more sensitive than your tongue to carbon dioxide.
You may find that some of these techniques work better for you than others.
Remember not to be too forceful with any of these.
Everyone reacts differently to irritants and has different sensitivities.
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www.healthline.com /health/how-to-make-yourself-sneeze
How to Make Yourself Sneeze: 10 Ways
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