Why do we sneeze?
Sneezing is one of the body's ways of expelling harmful substances that enter our body. The nose works as an air purifier.
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When the nerve endings in the lining of the nose detect irritating substances, they send impulses to the brain that cause a sneeze
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Sneezing is a way that your body gets rid of bad things in your nose. These things might be bacteria, germs & other things.
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A sneeze is formed by the spasm of the chest and of the pharynx that connects the esophagus and the nasal cavity. Keep ChaCha-ing!
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Sneezing is a way that your body gets rid of bad things that are in your nose. These things might be bacteria, germs, MORE.
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Sneezing is a physiologic response to the irritation of the respiratory epithelium lining of the nose. Thanks for using ChaCha!
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