Sneezing (sternutation) is the act of expelling a sudden and uncontrollable burst of air through the nose and mouth. It occurs for a variety of reasons that have in common an irritation of the lining (mucous membranes) of the nose or throat. Sneezing is rarely a sign of a serious illness.
The following may trigger sneezing:
Less common cause of sneezing include:
Symptoms
Sneezing can come along together with the following symptoms:
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