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A man in the UK experienced a rare injury where attempting to stifle a sneeze by pinching his nose and closing his mouth caused a tear in his windpipe, leading to air escaping into his neck tissues. He was treated conservatively and recovered fully, highlighting the dangers of suppressing sneezes improperly.
In a first-of-its-kind case, a man tore a small hole in his windpipe after attempting to hold in a sneeze while driving. The pressure generated by the stifled sneeze caused a 0.08 inch by 0.08 inch hole in his windpipe, leading to excruciating pain, swelling, and loss of throat movement. The man was treated with pain relief medication and healed completely in five days without requiring surgical intervention. This incident highlights the hazards of stopping a sneeze, as the pressure generated when holding it in can be 20 times greater than a normal sneeze.
A British man was hospitalized after holding in a sneeze and blowing a hole in his throat. The man experienced a popping sensation and swelling in his neck after attempting to halt a forceful sneeze by pinching his nose and closing his mouth. Doctors discovered streaks of trapped air in his throat tissue, resulting in a self-inflicted throat rupture. Fortunately, the man recovered after receiving treatment with a feeding tube and antibiotics. The case serves as a reminder to catch, bin, and kill sneezes to avoid potential health risks.