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Nothing to Sneeze At
Runny noses abound these days, and sneezes often accompany these dripping sniffers. Here are five things I felt compelled to share with you about the simple act of the sneeze.
- A sneeze is your body forcefully expelling irritants and bacteria.
Achoo! I Love You!
Mixed signals are often the fodder for romantic comedies, but could sneezing be a mixed signal in itself? According to a rare but documented phenomenon, sneezing fits can overlap with sexual arousal.
According to the BBC, a couple of doctors in the UK were inspired to research this issue after reading about a middle aged man who experienced uncontrollable bouts of sneezing fits when he thought about sex.
Power Coughing and Speedy Sneezes
There are many runny noses in my house these days. I can't count the number of times I tell my girls to cough into their elbows over the course of one day. It is important to contain those germs and here's why:
The water droplets from a cough or sneeze can travel up to three feet.
How Much Do You Know About Sneezing?
Unfortunately with the green trees and pretty flowers, allergy season also brings sneezes. Lots and lots of sneezes. This morning I fell prey to a sneezing fit, so I decided to do a little research on what makes this unavoidable thing happen and why.
The Speed of a Sneeze
Sniffles, coughs and sneezes are becoming a part of daily life as cold and flu season approaches. Unfortunately, coughing and sneezing are both excellent ways of spreading germs and bacteria.
Do you know how powerful a sneeze is?
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What's the Deal With: Sun Sneezes
When I was younger, I had a friend who thought she was allergic to the sun because every time she stepped outside she sneezed. In fact, she taught me the trick of looking toward the sun, but never directly at it, to bring on a shy sneeze.
If you are not a sun sneezer, you might be surprised to know that this phenomenon has been recognized for over 40 years by the medical community, and they even gave it a scientific sounding name: photic sneezing reflex.
The Mysterious Sun Sneeze
When I was a kid, I had a friend who thought she was allergic to the sun because every time she stepped outside she sneezed. In fact, she taught me the trick of looking toward the sun (but never directly at it) or into a bright light to bring on a shy sneeze.
If you are not a sun sneezer, you might be surprised to know that this phenomenon has been recognized for over 40 years by the medical community, and they even gave it a scientific sounding name: photic sneezing reflex.
How Often Do You Sneeze?
Since I have allergies to pets, dust, and pollen, I find myself sneezing pretty much everyday. Now that Spring weather is on its way, I know I'm in for a lot of sneezing. What about you?
Soap vs. Hand Sanitizer
It's a germy world out there, and keeping those germs off your hands is considered the best way to fight catching a cold or flu this season. We recently learned that washing your hands with cold water is just as effective as hot. We also know that anti-bacterial soaps are no more effective than regular soaps.
Sneezing
Overview- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Considerations
- Common Causes
- Home Care
- Call your health care provider if
- What to expect at your health care provider's office
- References
- Allergen
- Allergic rhinitis
- Allergy to mold, dander, dust
- Allergy and asthma resources
- Common cold
- Vasomotor rhinitis
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