{"id":2477,"date":"2022-12-08T01:08:16","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T08:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/?p=1779"},"modified":"2023-11-14T17:52:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T00:52:22","slug":"learn-more-about-what-happens-when-you-sneeze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/learn-more-about-what-happens-when-you-sneeze\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn More About What Happens When You Sneeze"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sneezing is so common that most times when you do sneeze, you probably don\u2019t give it a second thought. However, if you find yourself sneezing regularly to the point that it\u2019s interfering with your daily life, it\u2019s probably time to see a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s learn a little bit more about why and how often we sneeze, as well as a few common causes and treatment options.<\/p>\n\n\n

How Often Does the Average Person Sneeze? <\/h2>\n\n
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Woman with Flu or Allergy Problems is Blowing her Nose During the Walk in a City Park on Sunny Day.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

A comparative study had 80 hospital employees and medical students who were not currently sick or dealing with allergies record how many times they sneezed and blew their noses over the course of 14 days. The results showed that more than 95% of those surveyed sneezed and blew their nose less than 4 times a day<\/a>, on average. The study concluded that a higher number may be a sign of rhinitis, which is an inflammation and swelling in the nose.<\/p>\n\n\n

Why It Happens<\/h2>\n\n\n

Sneezing is one of the ways our bodies try to protect us from harmful substances. If your nose senses a foreign object like an allergen, irritant or bacteria, your body sneezes as a way to expel that substance and protect your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Less commonly, some people are inclined to sneeze after eating a large meal or looking into the sun or another bright light. While slightly odd, if you experience it, it is nothing to worry about.<\/p>\n\n\n

Common Sneezing Causes<\/h2>\n\n\n

While not an exhaustive list, some of the most common sneezing triggers include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n