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Sneezing | Sternutation | Allergies | Irritation

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  Sneezing is the act of forcing out a sudden and uncontrollable blast of air through your nose and mouth. Sneezing can occur for various reasons that all have a common irritation of lining of mucous membranes of the nose or throat. Rarely is it a sign of major disease. Sneezing is a strong and sudden uncontrolled blast of air through the nose and mouth. It is a way of removing irritants from your nose and throat. Generally, sneezing is an evacuation of air which is spontaneous and strong. Usually, sneezing happens suddenly without giving warning. Alternative name for sneezing is sternutation. Usually, sneezing is somewhat bothersome but it is not that serious. It can occur as part of an allergic reaction or it can be associated with any infection or illness. Because of drug interaction to your nose or throat or giving direct stimulation to your nose with nasal spray or touching the nasal mucosa or some other irritants, it creates sudden sneezing. Sneezing can be associated with va...

Hay fever | Allergic Rhinitis | Seasonal Allergies | Pollen | Allergies

  Hay fever is also called allergic rhinitis which usually causes cold-like symptoms. Cold-like symptoms will be similar to allergic rhinitis symptoms such as runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion, sneezing and sinus pressure. But unfortunately, this hay fever is not caused by a virus infection.Typically, hay fever can be caused by an allergic reaction which is generally harmless things or substances but the body considers them as a harmful agent so that your immune system signals your body. Most common allergens of this hay fever which can also trigger hay fever symptoms might be pollen and dust mites. And some tiny particles like tiny flecks of skin which can be shed by our pets like cats, dogs, and other animals with fur or feathers of pet animals or bird dust can also be allergens. It not only makes you feel miserable, hay fever can affect your daily activities and how you perform at work or school can also disturbed by this fever. But you don’t end up with annoying symptoms. You ...