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For many of us, it’s the time of year to say, “Achoo!,” partnered with watering eyes, runny noses, itchy throats and inner ...
It is possible to sneeze more quietly. Not everyone cares to, even if their sneezes could wake the dead. But for some people, these surprising tips can be a game changer. At a certain point ...
Although the risk is very low, stifling a sneeze can cause a ruptured eardrum, rupture of superficial blood vessels to the eye or nose, throat or neck damage. Less commonly, holding in a sneeze ...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Grab your tissues because we’re exploring the science behind your sneeze. From pine tree pollen in the spring, to relentless ragweed in the fall, South Carolina’s ...
Feel a sneeze coming on? Don’t hold it in! In this one-minute video, our Ask Smithsonian host, Eric Schulze, explains why we sneeze. The Art of Sausage Making Smithsonian Second Opinion ...