Photic sneeze reflex is a condition triggered by exposure to bright light. Around 35% of the population has this reflex. Sneezing is a natural response that removes irritants from your nose. But while ...

When you step outside from a dark building into the full glare of the sun, do you suddenly have the urge to sneeze? If so, you're not alone — as many as 1 in 3 people display this reaction. This ...

ACHOO syndrome causes uncontrollable sneezing from sunlight, camera flashes, and more. Evidence suggests that scientists have been trying to understand the cause as far back as 350 BCE. ACHOO syndrome ...

We do it when we’re sick, when we’re cleaning out our closets and, according to a recent YouTube chat with astronaut David Wolf, we do it in space. Even pandas do it. Yet few really understand what’s ...

Some people sneeze when they look into the sun because of Autosomal Compelling Helio-Ophthalmic Outburst syndrome (ACHOO), or photic sneeze reflex (PSR). It happens when the brain misinterprets a ...

What exactly triggers a sneeze? A team has identified, in mice, specific cells and proteins that control the sneeze reflex. Better understanding of what causes us to sneeze -- specifically how neurons ...

Why do people sneeze with their eyes closed? Is there a way for people to sneeze with their eyes open? – Carlos, 11, Riverview, Florida Aaaaa-choo! While your first thought may be to say “Gesundheit!” ...

The cellular pathways that control the sneeze reflex go far beyond the sinuses. A team led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has identified, in mice, specific ...

At a certain point, there’s no stopping a sneeze. The burst of air is as inevitable as a crashing wave. But with conscious effort, we can control how loud it is. “There are things that people can do ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Every time my husband finishes a meal, he starts to sneeze. Not only once, but maybe five or six times. Is this normal? Why does he do this? — E.C. Answer: Sneezing is a neurological ...

Yes, you can sneeze with your eyes open. And, no, the schoolyard legend, “If you sneeze with your eyes open, your eyeballs will pop out of your head,” isn’t true. Keep reading to learn more about the ...