What is the loudest sneeze?

And finally… a bit of trivia: the world record for the loudest sneeze is held by a man in China called Yi Yang whose nose explodes at a level of 176 decibels ... for those who would like to know an Anton boom registers at 120 decibels.
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What is a scream sneeze?

The reason why you say "achoo" starts when air is forced out of your body from your lungs through a strong contraction in your diaphragm, then the air passes through your voice box and makes your vocal chords vibrate and make noise, Dr. Voigt says.
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What causes very loud sneezes?

Why are some sneezers louder than others? Mainly, individual differences in anatomy, such as lung volume, abdominal strength and trachea size. "Some people may be recruiting more muscles into the violent sneeze response," he says.
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Do bigger people sneeze louder?

Bigger muscles (particularly in the diaphragm) mean you'll have a stronger muscle contraction, which will release the air when you sneeze with more force. A larger lung capacity means you'll release more air when you sneeze. More force + more air = louder sneeze.
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What is a dad sneeze?

a dad for whom the most mundane of nasal emissions can sound like a foghorn blaring, or a trumpet sounding, or even a full-body performance of near-catastrophic machismo force, a dad for whom every sneeze would say, “practically achieve lift-off in his recliner.” It turns out that the recognizable “dad sneeze” is such ...
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Is it rude to sneeze loud?

Today, there are still implicit rules around how women can and can't behave, Dr Evers says. "If you are 'a lady', you do not sneeze very loudly whereas if you are a man you can." However, she says that is not the case for men in certain cultures like Japan, where loud sneezes are considered rude.
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Can you control the volume of a sneeze?

The output of a sneeze depends on factors such as lung capacity and the size of the pre-sneeze inhale. More air makes for a bigger sneeze. Some people can control their sneeze volume, or dial back on the vocalizations.
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How do you sneeze cute?

First, when you feel the sneeze, do NOT inhale deeply, that makes your sneeze big, try to get less air will make it a tiny sneeze Next, aim for a high pitch sound, kinda like a quiet scream That's all to it!! Hope you the best of luck getting a cute sneeze!!!!
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Why do we say achoo when we sneeze?

This is the 'Aaah' part of the sneeze. The 'Choo! ' occurs on the exhale because most of the muscles in your body are reflexively contracting. This clamps your mouth shut until the pressure in your lungs rises too high and the air escapes in a burst.
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Can you sneeze with your eyes open?

David Huston, MD, associate dean of the Texas A&M College of Medicine Houston campus and an allergist at Houston Methodist Hospital, said it is “absolutely possible” to sneeze without closing the eyes, but most people tend to automatically close their eyes when sneezing.
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Why do I sneeze 3 times in a row?

Sometimes a sneeze is a solitary "Achoo!" Other times, sneezes come in twos or threes, leaving those in earshot wondering exactly when to sneak in a "bless you." These multiple sneezes may be seem excessive, but they're actually helping people clear irritants out of their airways, said Dr. Jordan S.
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Why do I sneeze 10 times in a row?

If you do notice you sneeze more frequently, you may have an allergy that you are unaware of or inflammation of the nasal cavity called chronic rhinitis. It doesn't hurt to talk to your doctor about your sneezing habits if you think they are abnormal.
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How powerful is a sneeze?

Sneezing is an astoundingly powerful human action, blasting mucus and air from the nose and mouth at up to 100 miles per hour, according to the Cleveland Clinic. That power exists whether a sneeze is held in or not.
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How fast is a sneeze?

Sprays can be a little difficult to track, but some enterprising scientists have managed to make a rough estimate. A cough can travel as fast as 50 mph and expel almost 3,000 droplets in just one go. Sneezes win though—they can travel up to 100 mph and create upwards of 100,000 droplets. Yikes!
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How do you force a sneeze?

10 Ways to Make Yourself Sneeze
  1. Use a tissue.
  2. Find a bright light.
  3. Sniff spices.
  4. Pluck an eyebrow hair.
  5. Pull out a nose hair.
  6. Rub the roof of your mouth.
  7. Massage the bridge of your nose.
  8. Take a bite of chocolate.
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What happens when u hold in a sneeze?

Sneeze Hazards

“If you block the release of this pressure by trying to hold in the sneeze it can cause a rupture of your eardrums, irritation of the throat and, even in severe cases, rupture blood vessels in your eyes or brain.”
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What word do you say to stop a sneeze?

Say 'pickles'

Some people believe that saying an odd word right as you feel you're about to sneeze distracts you from sneezing. Evidence for this tip is entirely anecdotal, but just as you're gearing up to sneeze, say something like “pickles.”
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What does Ah Choo mean?

interjection. (used to represent the sound of a person sneezing.)
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Is it better to sneeze through nose or mouth?

"The goal is to expel the irritant from the nasal cavity," said Moss, so it's important to sneeze at least partly out of your nose. However, because the nasal cavity isn't big enough alone to handle the release of such a large volume of air, some of the sneeze pretty much has to go out your mouth.
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Why do I double sneeze?

While some people sneeze three or more times rather than twice, multiple sneezes in a row are more common than a single sneeze. According to Everyday Health, sneezing functions as a reset for our nasal environment. Marjorie L. Slankard, MD tells Everyday Health that “you sneeze to rid your nose of what's irritating it.
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Is it OK to make yourself sneeze?

Sneezes are typically powerful and can occur suddenly. However, sometimes people may have the urge to sneeze but are unable to do so. This inability to sneeze can be annoying, especially if there is an irritant in the nose or the person is congested. Luckily, it is possible to stimulate the body to sneeze.
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Can a cat sneeze?

Cats can sneeze for a variety of reasons, such as: A simple nose tickle. We've all had that! A noxious smell, such as chemicals.
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Can you sneeze in your sleep?

While you can certainly sneeze at night as well, your own biological responses may help you automatically stifle sneezing while you're actually asleep.
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Do you sneeze at 100 mph?

"Sneezes travel at about 100 miles per hour," says Patti Wood, author of Success Signals: Understanding Body Language . She adds that a single sneeze can send 100,000 germs into the air.
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