Achoo! Most people sneeze after a tickling sensation finds its way up their nose, but for some, sunlight is another trigger. This is called the photic sneeze reflex, otherwise known as solar sneezing or ACHOO syndrome (which stands for Autosomal Dominant Compulsive Helio-Ophthalmic Outburst. Cute, right?).
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Why Does Sunlight Make Some People Sneeze?
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Why Do Some People Sneeze In Sunlight?
We don't know, but we sure can guess!
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Guess What Else Can Make You Sneeze
Turns out that some people also sneeze when you turn OUT the light, if you catch our drift.
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Sneezing Releases A Cloud Of Buoyant Gas (And Snot)
This ought to make you cover your mouth the next time you sneeze.
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Scientists have discovered that the cloud of gas released with a sneeze helps mucus droplets travel much, much further than they previously thought.
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