Summary Is Holding In A Sneeze Actually Unhealthy? (Youtube) www.youtube.com
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Holding in a sneeze can be harmful by preventing germ expulsion and potentially causing eardrum injury.
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Key Points
- Holding in a sneeze is unhealthy because it can cause injury or trauma to the eardrum.
- Sneezing is a reflex mechanism to expel germs and particles from the nose.
- Holding in a sneeze can push pressure back into the head and damage the eardrums.
- There is a misconception that holding in a sneeze can cause eyes to bulge out, but this is not true.
- The body has a strong reflex to sneeze, and suppressing it can have negative consequences.
Summaries
18 word summary
Holding in a sneeze is unhealthy as it prevents germ expulsion and can cause injury to the eardrum.
58 word summary
Holding in a sneeze is unhealthy because it prevents germs and particles from being expelled. The body's strong reflex to sneeze can cause injury or trauma to the eardrum if held in. It can also put pressure behind the eyes, but won't cause them to bulge out. Damage to the eardrums can result from holding in a sneeze.
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Meta description: NYU Otologist Erich Voigt explains why it's unhealthy to hold in a sneeze. When you sneeze, you are expelling germs and particles from your nose with a large...