Guzzi Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 I was reading an article the other day on how to sneeze “correctly” (yes, really!) and wondered to myself, does anyone else sneeze the same way as me? The reason I say this is that for as long as I can remember I’ve been sneezing without opening my mouth or blasting saliva all over everyone/thing, I simply sneeze through my nose (no spray comes out, I promise!). I literally don’t even know how to sneeze “normally” anymore as I’ve been sneezing this way most of my life. I’m not sure if there’s any risks attached to sneezing this way (they say you can injure yourself holding in a sneeze, is that what I’m doing? I don’t know). I can’t say I’ve ever hurt myself, but I’d be interested in hearing any views on the topic. Quote Make Life Rue The Day Turning back the clock Recipe book 14 Life is far too short to take seriously Link to comment
Luds Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 I do that when in enclosed spaces and in company, buuut it probably isnt a great idea.. given that a sneeze can travel up to 100mph or so the pressure that is built up to get it to that speed is prolly best released via a big valve. forcing it through the smaller nasal passages might in time have a negative effect, or be detrimental in cases were there already is weakened tissue... er... what on earth am i talking about... ? Quote Remember that sensory deprivation causes hallucinations Link to comment
RedPandaOne Posted May 26, 2019 Report Share Posted May 26, 2019 I do both. Larger sneezes = mouth open. Small sneezes = mouth closed. Or, if I feel it coming I can keep my mouth closed. If it’s out of nowhere, mouth open. But I didn’t realize there is a “correct” aside from doing into your inner elbow. Quote "You won't find your answers by looking to the stars. It's a journey you'll have to take by looking inside yourself. You must write your destiny..." Christopher Reeve as Dr. Virgil Swann Current challenge Old Challenges: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th FitbitForum Battle Log Link to comment
Raincloak Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 I had minor dental surgery once (extracted a deep rooted upper wisdom tooth) and they said don't try to suppress sneezes or close your mouth when you sneeze for a couple weeks. Cause, the pressure might blow a nasal fistula. I was very careful of that little hole in my head until it healed. Don't want an opening between my nasal cavity and my mouth! Ewwww. Quote Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future. Hylian Assassin 5'5", 143 lbs. Half-marathon: 3:02It is pitch dark. You are likely to be eaten by a grue. Link to comment
Chesire Posted June 1, 2019 Report Share Posted June 1, 2019 Oh, wow! I wish I could control sneezes to any degree. The best I can do is bury it in clothing. If I tried to keep my mouth closed I expect I'd pop an eardrum or possible an eye ball. Quote daily dare 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 #8 #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 Link to comment
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