DO NOT STOP SNEEZING

When we close our mouths and pinch our noses in an effort to prevent a sneeze, our intracranial pressure increases significantly. The blood flow to our brains is disrupted, and our blood vessels and nervous tissue are compressed. This can lead to headaches, damage to vessels, and even hearing problems. Never stop yourself from sneezing.

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However sneezing protects us by clearing our nasal and bronchial passages and our lungs of dust, pollens, and other irritating substances.