Holding in a sneeze? Here’s why you shouldn't
Doctors caution against stifling sneezes, highlighting potential health risks like ruptured eardrums, chest pressure, and throat damage. A recent case reported a man rupturing his throat by holding in a sneeze. Instead of suppressing it, experts advise sneezing into a tissue or elbow to prevent germ spread. Prioritizing safe sneeze etiquette is crucial for both personal health and public safety.
Doctors caution against stifling sneezes, highlighting potential health risks like ruptured eardrums, chest pressure, and throat damage. A recent case reported a man rupturing his throat by holding in a sneeze. Instead of suppressing it, experts advise sneezing into a tissue or elbow to prevent germ spread. Prioritizing safe sneeze etiquette is crucial for both personal health and public safety.
