The Dangers of Holding in a Sneeze: Man Tears Windpipe in Rare Incident
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NDTV
In a rare case, a man tore his windpipe while trying to hold in a sneeze, causing a tiny hole in his windpipe. The force of the suppressed sneeze resulted in a 20 times stronger sneeze, causing significant damage. The man sought medical attention and was diagnosed with surgical emphysema. Although he did not require surgery, he was kept under observation for two days and advised to avoid physically demanding activities. Doctors warn against stifling sneezes and emphasize that windpipe injuries are extremely rare but not impossible.
