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Sneezing: What Is, Causes, and How To Avoid

What Is Sneezing?

Sneezing is a reflex that involves the rapid expulsion of air to clear the nasal mucosa of allergens, nasal and pharyngeal infections, dust, and impurities. The abdominal and intercostal muscles that contract during this process, as well as the closing larynx, create excess pressure in the chest, which, after unblocking the larynx, results in a rapid release of spray mist.

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