Why do people sneeze with their eyes closed? Is there a way for people to sneeze with their eyes open? – Carlos, 11, Riverview, Florida Aaaaa-choo! While your first thought may be to say “Gesundheit!” ...

A sneeze happens when something like mucus, a tiny object, or an allergen interacts with skin or the tiny hairs that line your nose. Sneezing is a mechanism your body uses to clear the nose. When ...

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 ...

A reverse sneeze in cats is a way they try to clear out irritants from their mouth or throat. It can look and sound a lot like choking, though, so watch to make sure your pet returns to normal within ...

The sun makes me sneeze. It's not like I get fits of uncontrollable sneezes as if I'm allergic to the sunrays. But watch me leave a movie theater at high noon on a cloudless Saturday, and you can bet ...

I’m a frequent sneezer. I sneeze when the air is cold. I sneeze when the sun gets in my eyes. I sneeze for no apparent reason. Most of the time, my sneezy tendencies aren’t a big deal. But in a ...

Sneezing is an involuntary reflex, which means that people complete the response without consciously thinking. Although a person may wake up and sneeze, it is not possible to sneeze during sleep. A ...

Dog owners are used to heavy breathing and a lot of sniffing from their furry companions. Dogs use their sensitive noses to understand the world around them. Snorting, sneezing, and panting are all ...

Sneezing helps get rid of germs, irritants, and allergens from the nose. Hay fever, respiratory illnesses, and air pollutants may all cause sneezing. Sneezing is a normal function of the body and ...

Doctors caution against stifling sneezes, highlighting potential health risks like ruptured eardrums, chest pressure, and throat damage. A recent case reported a man rupturing his throat by holding in ...