Sneezing is a natural reflex that helps the body clear irritants such as dust, pollen, mucus and other particles from the nose and airways.
While it may seem polite to suppress a sneeze in public, completely blocking your nose and mouth while sneezing can put unnecessary pressure on parts of your respiratory system.
Health experts generally recommend covering your sneeze safely rather than trying to stop it completely.
What Happens When You Sneeze?
A sneeze happens when something irritates the lining of the nose or throat. The body responds by forcefully pushing air out through the nose and mouth.
This rapid release of air helps remove irritants from the nasal passages.
When both the nose and mouth are tightly blocked, the air has nowhere to escape normally, potentially increasing pressure inside the nose, throat and surrounding structures.…Keep reading the full & the viral video now.
