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Man's Throat Ruptures After Attempting to Suppress Sneeze

Doctors are warning against stifling sneezes after a man in the UK tore his throat by pinching his nose and closing his mouth to suppress a sneeze. The increased pressure in the upper airways during a stifled sneeze can lead to rare and potentially life-threatening conditions such as tracheal perforation. Sneezing helps protect the body from allergens, germs, and irritants, and doctors advise covering the face with a hand or the inner side of the elbow to prevent the spread of irritants to others.

via PEOPLE|

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The Deadly Consequences of Holding in a Sneeze Revealed

Doctors report the first recorded case of a man tearing his trachea after attempting to hold in a sneeze. The man, who had a history of allergies, closed his nose and mouth to stifle the sneeze, causing a rapid increase in air pressure in his throat. This resulted in a tear in his windpipe, which could have been fatal. Tracheal tears are typically seen after surgery or the insertion of a breathing tube. The man was treated with pain medication and advised not to hold in sneezes in the future. He healed naturally after five weeks.

via New York Post |

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The Dangers of Holding in a Sneeze: Astonishing Medical Report Reveals

A 30-year-old man with a history of allergies suffered a tear in his windpipe after attempting to hold in a sneeze, according to a medical case study. British doctors reported that suppressing the reflex caused pressured air to escape into the man's neck tissue and chest, resulting in a potentially life-threatening injury. While tears in the windpipe are rare, they can cause breathing problems and serious infections. In this case, the tear healed on its own without surgery, and the patient was advised to avoid stifling sneezes in the future.

via Daily Mail|

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