Sure, sneezing in a crowded, enclosed space is a great reason to get all eyes on you, but does that mean it's okay to stifle it? The answer seems to be the expected one.
Sneezing[/B] is how the respiratory system removes irritants such as pollen, dust or germs. In fact, according to the American Lung Association, tens of thousands of droplets escape from the nose at speeds of up to 160 km/h. Several people, however, seem to be embarrassed to sneeze and hold it back, which poses certain risks. Blocking the airways during sneezing, can 20 times increase the pressure exerted on them during sneezing.
Here are the reasons why you should not choke sneezing:
Feeling heavy in the chest. Withholding the force of sneezing can lead to a feeling of extra weight in the chest. "Squeezing the diaphragm, the chest muscle that helps us breathe, is very likely to feel more pressure in the chest and even in the ribs," pointed out Jason Abramowitz, an otolaryngologist in New Jersey.
Ear pain. A ruptured eardrum is a possible complication of a retained sneeze. "The nose and ears are connected to the eustachian tube," explains Dr. Abramowitz, adding that "the increased pressure from the restrained sneeze is channeled into the ear, causing an injury to the eardrum."
Ear infection. Holding back the sneeze channels the contents of the nose into the ears increasing the chances of transferring viruses and germs, hence the risk of ear infections.
In conclusion, it is preferable and safer not to suffocate the sneeze. Therefore, make sure to sneeze at the inner corner of the elbow, always use a tissue that you throw away in the trash and wash your hands after sneezing to avoid further spreading of droplets.
Source: ygeiamou.gr
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