It’s always the worst time when that urge to sneeze hits—a quiet movie theater, an elevator packed with people, or right before you lean in you kiss your date goodnight. There are just some times when ...

*Don’t do it! Don’t hold in a sneeze. Let it do what it do. That’s the bottom line advice from the medical community. That’s because in a study from BMJ with the cartoonish title, “Snap, crackle and ...

Even though it is understandable that you would not want to sneeze publicly, as it is not considered to be good manners - doctors have something else to say. Trying to stop or hold in a sneeze can ...

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We've all done it. You're in a quiet meeting, a crowded metro, or sitting beside your boss when the unmistakable tickle of a sneeze creeps in. Not wanting to draw attention, you clamp your mouth shut, ...

Tree allergies are skyrocketing, with grass pollen up there as well. Whether it's a cold or allergies you know that when it's coming: "You do feel a little tickle in your nose, yes," said Brayden ...

One common myth is that sneezing stops your heart momentarily. This is not true. A sneeze is a reflex action involving muscles in the chest and abdomen, but it does not affect the heart's rhythm ...

This story will have you thinking twice the next time you're tempted to hold in a sneeze. A man in England ruptured the back of his throat when he tried to suppress a sneeze. Doctors say the man ...