Sneezing: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Sneezing

Common Cold

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Move away from people before coughing or sneezing. [cdc.gov]

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Upper Respiratory Infection

Nasal congestion, sneezing and sore throat are the hallmarks of the common cold. [symptoma.com]

They are spread by droplets expelled by a person with a cold who sneezes, coughs or speaks. The handling of money is one way of passing on or ‘catching’ a cold. [time-to-run.com]

Sneezing Sneezing is commonly present with a cold. Sneezing is not common with the flu. Sneezing is common. [fauquierent.net]

Hay Fever

Conjunctival infection and edema of the nasal mucosa lead to attacks of sneezing. [britannica.com]

Allergens can get right up your nose, causing symptoms like sneezing and itchy eyes – and it's all down to your own immune system overreacting Health 8 April 2015 Grass pollen [newscientist.com]

RESULTS: Significant reductions in severity of symptom scores were found for sneezing, running nose, running eyes and itchy mouth/palate (p < or = 0.05). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Allergic Rhinitis

[…] rhinitis is a nasal mucosa inflammatory disorder that is induced by exposure to an allergen which results in four major symptoms, including anterior or posterior rhinorrhea, sneezing [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Symptoms include sneezing, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea and itching. Allergic rhinitis caused by outdoor allergens. [icd9data.com]

SC can be as effective as MF on both sneezing and nasal rubbing on regular use over three weeks. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Influenza

How it spreads The flu spreads: when an infected person coughs or sneezes, and you breathe it in through direct contact with fluid from an infected person’s coughs or sneezes [health.gov.au]

Yet differing symptoms of the cold are: sore throat; productive, phlegmy coughs; and sneezing. [3dscience.com]

Sneeze into your elbow Sneeze into your elbow instead of your hands, or cover your face with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and throw used tissues in a rubbish bin. [health.nsw.gov.au]

Hypersensitivity

For example, histamine acts on nerves, which can cause sneezing, an itchy feeling, and a runny nose. [web.archive.org]

People who have dust allergies are familiar with sneezing—but sneezing isn’t the only uncomfortable symptom. [acaai.org]

Symptoms: Some of the symptoms of type1 hypersensitivity are nasal congestion, sneezing, wheezing, rashes, hives and itchy eyes. [symptoma.com]

Food Allergy

These substances can trigger sneezing, wheezing, coughing and itching. [web.archive.org]

A wide range of signs and symptoms may develop, from sneezing and hives to swelling of the tongue, lips and throat. [web.archive.org]

[…] itchy rash) Redness of the skin, particularly around the mouth or eyes Itchy mouth or ear canal Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea Stomach pain Nasal congestion or a runny nose Sneezing [foodallergy.org]

Anaphylaxis

It can affect many organs: Skin - itching, hives, redness, swelling Nose - sneezing, stuffy nose, runny nose Mouth - itching, swelling of the lips or tongue Throat - itching [medlineplus.gov]

This whole-body allergic reaction may cause: nausea vomiting abdominal cramps hives swelling of the lips diarrhea itchy skin anxiety headache joint swelling coughing, sneezing [health.howstuffworks.com]

THOMAS CHACKO: The difference between allergies and anaphylaxis-- anaphylaxis can be the life-threatening type, meaning-- allergies, when people think about it, could be sneezing [webmd.com]

Vasomotor Rhinitis

CONCLUSIONS: Sphenopalatine artery ligation relieves symptoms of rhinorrhea, sneezing, and nasal itching in patients with vasomotor rhinitis associated with nasal polyps. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Only those cases were selected who had sneezing as the presenting symptom, while 17 per cent of these patients also suffered from asthma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The highest rate of improvement (85.4%) was reported in sneezing, followed by nasal obstruction (76.4%) and nasal discharge (67.7%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic Hypertrophic Rhinitis

The post-operative clinical improvement as regards rhinorrhea and sneezing was not as marked as that for nasal obstruction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

runny nose, sneezing, headache, etc. [solidrop.net]

[…] side effect, no dependence Rhinitis treat inflammation first non-drug therapy, not an injection, don't take medicine, fifteen minutes solve the stuffy nose, nasal itching, sneezing [dhgate.com]

Perennial Allergic Rhinitis

Following treatment, significant improvement in the clinical symptoms of nasal obstruction (P < 0.001), rhinorrhea (P = 0.005), sneezing (P = 0.001) and itching (P = 0.003 [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Postoperative changes in nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, sneezing, nasal itching, and postnasal drip were evaluated 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

During the pre-intervention and intervention periods, the subjects recorded nasal symptoms (number of sneezing attacks, number of nose-blowing incidents, and stuffy nose score [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Mycotoxin T2 Exposure

Symptoms and signs Skin Local pain Pruritus Skin redness Vesicle s Skin necrosis and sloughing Respiratory Nose and throat pain Nasal discharge Itch ing and sneezing Cough [fpnotebook.com]

A: An allergy produces hay fever-like symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itching, nasal stuffiness, watering eyes, wheezing, and coughing. [spoonielife.wordpress.com]

Rhinitis, sneezing and/or wheezing. - Central nervous system. Anxiety, depression, memory deficits and/or loss of ability to concentrate. - Menstrual abnormalities. [o2wizard.com]

Nasal Foreign Body

A small piece of rubber eraser was lodged in the right nasal cavity, causing unilateral nasal obstruction and discharge, sneezing, snoring and breathing difficulty. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Nasal foreign bodies treatment Nasal foreign body sometimes moves spontaneously (when sneezing), but usually it is removed instrumentally. [minclinic.ru]

Pain in your child's nose or sinuses Trouble breathing through his nose Bad breath Bloody nose A headache, itching, or sneezing How is a nasal foreign body diagnosed? [drugs.com]

Acute Bronchitis

Acute Bronchitis Short-term illness caused by an infection lasting a few days or weeks Short-term illness Low-grade fever Sneezing and runny nose Sore throat Chronic Bronchitis [verywell.com]

Similar to influenza, acute bronchitis is transmitted person-to-person by droplets that are released into the air through coughs, sneezes, or talking. [belmarrahealth.com]

The infection can spread through mucus droplets discharged when you cough, sneeze, or talk. Chronic bronchitis, on the other hand, isn’t contagious. [healthline.com]

Chronic Sinusitis

Symptoms: Congestion Sinus pressure / pain Fever Loss of sense of smell Thick drainage Teeth pain Rhinitis: Runny nose, sneezing and sniffling are often not caused by sinusitis [kcallergycenter.com]

allergens such as pollen, pet dander… may trigger inflammatory response of the mucosa of the nose and sinuses, resulting in excess mucus production, nasal congestion, sneezing [youtube.com]

Churna Vati Abhrak Bhasm Maha Laxmi Vasa Churna Maha Laxmi Shathiyadi Vilas Rasa Swashantak Vilas Rasa Churna Churna Parameters before, during & after treatment Symptoms Sneezing [nourishdoc.com]

Nasal Vestibulitis

The signs and symptoms encompass sneezing and runny and/or itchy nostril, resulting from infection and congestion inside the nose. [yoshiehtyuifurman1.blogspot.com]

Nasal vestibulitis typically develops with extended sneezing and nose blowing such as occurs with colds and allergic rhinitis. [medigoo.com]

[…] nose 478.19 sinus 478.19 Perforation, perforative (nontraumatic) nasal Perichondritis nose 478.19 Redness nose 478.19 Rhinolith 478.19 Rhinomegaly 478.19 Rhinorrhea 478.19 Sneezing [icd9data.com]

Atopy

The allergic rhinitis and incessant sneezing started in high school. [thehindu.com]

[…] reaction: Hives, welts, scaling or other signs of skin irritation Itching of the eyes, nose or skin Nasal congestion Redness of the eyes A runny nose Sinus pain and/or swelling Sneezing [verywellhealth.com]

Symptoms include runny nose (rhinorrhea), stuffy nose (nasal congestion), itching, and sneezing. Itchy or watery eyes can also be symptoms. [jamanetwork.com]

Toxic Effect of Chlorine Gas

There will generally be sneezing, nose irritation, burning sensation, and throat irritation. [en.wikipedia.org]

Showering with unfiltered water may also cause the following symptoms: Sneezing Tightness in chest Weak cough Mild sore throat Increased dryness in throat Irritation in nasal [filterwater.com]

[…] the capture of Neuve Chapelle in October 1914 the German army fired shells at the French which contained a chemical irritant whose result was to induce a violent fit of sneezing [firstworldwar.com]

Bromate Poisoning

[…] eyeball Acne or rashes called bromoderma Copper colored swatches on the skin Diarrhea or digestive problems Headache Increased salivation Metallic taste in mouth Nausea Sneezing [iodine-resource.com]

Esophageal Atresia

Symptoms include excessive salivation (drooling) which is frequently accompanied by choking, coughing and sneezing. [chla.org]

The presence of EA is suspected in an infant with excessive salivation (drooling) and in a newborn with drooling that is frequently accompanied by choking, coughing and sneezing [en.wikipedia.org]

When to call the doctor EA is suspected when an infant drools excessively, accompanied by choking and sneezing and difficulty feeding. [healthofchildren.com]

Drug Hypersensitivity

Allergic reactions can range from the mild (sneezing and runny nose, or a few hives) to the severe (anaphylaxis or cardiopulmonary arrest). [brighamandwomens.org]

The signs and symptoms of the late-phase reaction can include redness and swelling of the skin, nasal discharge, airway narrowing, sneezing, coughing, and wheezing. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Nasal azelastine and olopatadine have the advantage of treating rhinorrhea, nasal itchiness, sneezing, and also congestion. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Chemical Pneumonitis

Alcohol dulls your urge to cough and sneeze. Alcohol also causes your body to lose fluid. This can make the mucus in your lungs thicker and harder to cough up. [drugs.com]

Formaldehyde

[…] result in irritation of nerves in the eyes and nose, which may cause burning, stinging or itching sensations, a sore throat, teary eyes, blocked sinuses, runny nose, and sneezing [nicnas.gov.au]

Disseminated Histoplasmosis

If an infected person coughs or sneezes on another person the microorganisms, suspended in warm, moist droplets, may enter the body through the nose, mouth or eye surfaces [en.wikipedia.org]

Viral Lower Respiratory Infection

Most of us have had to utter those words to a family member, friend, or colleague who was sneezing or coughing incessantly. [health.harvard.edu]

Practicing the elbow cough or sneeze is a good way to prevent the spread of these droplets. [fastmed.com]

Check if you have an RTI Symptoms of an RTI include: a cough – you may bring up mucus (phlegm) sneezing a stuffy or runny nose a sore throat headaches muscle aches breathlessness [nhs.uk]

Viral Upper Respiratory Infection

Most of us have had to utter those words to a family member, friend, or colleague who was sneezing or coughing incessantly. [health.harvard.edu]

Decongestants – may provide symptom relief for stuffy nose and sneezing. Antihistamines – may reduce stuffy nose, sneezing, and nasal secretions. [inogen.com]

Cover a cough or sneeze with tissue or arm. Dispose of used tissues immediately and wash hands afterwards. [sahealth.sa.gov.au]

Tonsillitis

[…] after wash your hands after coughing or sneezing For more information visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tonsill... [youtube.com]

Tonsillitis is spread through the air in droplets when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. [uofmhealth.org]

Droplets of disease-causing agents ( pathogens ) pass through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. [northshore.org]

Urinary Stress Incontinence

[…] is defined by the International Continence Society (ICS) as “the complaint of any involuntary loss of urine on effort or physical exertion (e.g sporting activities) or on sneezing [ics.org]

This can occur when patients cough, sneeze or lift heavy objects. There are numerous predisposing factors. [symptoma.com]

Stress incontinence happens when physical movement or activity — such as coughing, sneezing, running or heavy lifting — puts pressure (stress) on your bladder. [mayoclinic.org]

Acute Respiratory Infection

Antihistamines are taken to relieve the symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and congestion. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

A runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, cough, and sputum production are the hallmark symptoms of URIs. [healthline.com]

When an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks, tiny fluid droplets containing the virus are expelled. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Adenovirus Infection

Cover your mouth and nose with tissue paper when sneezing or coughing. Dispose of soiled tissues into a lidded rubbish bin, then wash hands thoroughly. [chp.gov.hk]

Cover your mouth and nose with tissue paper when sneezing or coughing. Dispose the soiled tissues into a lidded rubbish bin, then wash hands thoroughly. [chp.gov.hk]

The viruses can be spread from person to person via coughing or sneezing. [medicinenet.com]