Lots of things can make you sneeze. The flu, pollen (a.k.a hay fever) and even a feather tickling your nostrils. But to some, ...

When you step outside from a dark building into the full glare of the sun, do you suddenly have the urge to sneeze? If so, you're not alone — as many as 1 in 3 people display this reaction. This ...

Sneezing is a slightly annoying but normal part of life. Whether you are battling a cold, outside during allergy season or in a dusty room, we've all had a case of the "achoos." Sometimes, the buildup ...

Have you ever emerged from a matinee movie, squinted into the sudden burst of sunlight and sneezed uncontrollably? Up to a third of the population will answer this question with an emphatic "Yes!" ...

For such a commonplace bodily function, the sneeze has messed with our minds (and noses) for centuries. It will kill us, it won't kill us. We'll have bad luck, we'll have good luck. Watch out for ...

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 ...

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