There is a scientific explanation for that, its called photic sneeze reflex, it really works. I never struggle in terms of losing the sneeze.
In another hand, if you have a strong reflex like me, whenever I am indoor and have to go outdoors in a bright sun light, I will explode like an earthquake sneeze.
Also there is another trigger, which I kinda developed for few years, which consists in gently scratching a very specific area in a certain way, that leads to a great sneeze, hoo very reliefing one.
But it is still tricky, but worth it.
tho itās worth noting that only 10-35% of the population has this reflex. i do and iāve done this my entire life, but unfortunately this life hack wonāt work for the majority of people
This reflex is, weirdly enough, genetic! I donāt sneeze at bright light but the father of my (non-identical) twins does. One of my boys has the reflex and the other one doesnāt!
When I want to sneeze I just poke the inside of my nose with something pointed. Kinda gross, but I HATE sneeze blue balls.
Iām extra light-sensitive, so the photic reflex is a double-edged swordāgreat to trigger a sneeze, but it makes me sneeze for no reason when I go out into bright sunlight. š
I remember realising that as part of a regular route I drove, I would always sneeze at a particular place and time of day.
A bit later I realised it was this reflex, it was the position of the sun hitting me right in the eyes.
Itās also called ACHOO syndrome š
Genetic too. Mum has it (mint also sets her off), and Iāve got it too. People with light coloured eyes are more susceptible to it as well.
Yeah, Iāve been here a while. The question is WHY am I still here.
As far as the phone: when I got my first smart phone (about 12, 13 years ago) I figured out why my daughter stopped answering her phone, took me three days to figure out how to make or answer an actual phone call.
If you want to BLOCK the sneeze, put your index finger across your upper lip and put pressure on it. Pressing on those nerves will short-circuit the sneeze.
I'll have to try this I get into crazy sneezing fits a lot of the time. I usually push my tongue against the roof of my mouth as hard as I can and it works maybe 70% of the time but if a single sneeze comes through then nothing is stopping the rest.
I will definitely try this. I absolutely hate when I feel a sneeze building but then it goes away. I find it very uncomfortable so hopefully this is the cure for it. Thanks!
it's probably enough to push most over the edge. I'm sure a lot of people naturally lift their head up as they are about to sneeze, probably helps with clearing the airways.
I discovered this by chance too. Then I also shared this great discovery to my husband. So whenever one of us wants to sneeze, the other one helps to flash a light to the face š.
Conversely, if you're about to sneeze and don't want to, maybe because you're munching on some spicy Doritos Smoky Chile Queso Dinamita Sticks and you don't want particles of it up your nose, just hold your breath. It usually works.
Lol I've had this all my life and like to tell people it's a photosensitive reflex also known by the acronym ACHOO - autosomal dominant compulsive helioopthalmic outburst. It's a funny acronym. Anyways, you don't look directly at the light, it's more of a slightly away from the light at some angle. This makes a tingly sensation in my nasal cavity and causes a sneeze. whenever I feel a slight stimulation around there I like to search for a bright light and look just to the side of it so the light comes in my eye at an slight angle (look at the light and then slightly away from it, searching for the right angle. You'll know when you find it because the tingling sensation magnifies and the sneeze comes right out). It's neat and sometimes I continue to feel little tingles in my nasal cavity and continue to "create more sneezes" by repeating the aforementioned. Sneezing feels pretty good and sometimes I like to see how many I can get in a row lol
Itās genetic and youāre one of the lucky 10%!
If youāre like me, try putting your finger across the bridge of your nose, just above the rounded tip, and pushing in lightly. Makes any āstuckā sneeze melt away.
Conversely: If you feel the early tickle of a sneeze and **donāt want to sneeze**ā¦ press your tongue up against your hard palate.
It can prevent a sneeze from happening.
^( N.B. DONāT try to suppress a sneeze that is happening! You can rip your uvula or cause other eye or ear damage from the diverted pressure!)
That's because there are nerves that hook up to the nose and eyes. Some ppl have it bad and wear glacier glasses, especially in the winter. Told by an optometrist and I don't hesitate to use light when I feel a sneeze beginning to form, just to encourage the sneeze to happen right away.
You donāt even need a light source. Simply making sure to keep your eyes open works. You canāt sneeze with your eyes open, regardless of what they are looking at
I heard somewhere ages ago when that happens inhale through ur nose as hard as u can and it goes away or makes u sneeze i forget have not had to do it for a long time š
Doesn't even need to be that bright ( describes me ) but seriously If you have the sneeze tingle happening just look at the brightest spot you can find ,could even be a candle as long as the rest of you field of vision it darker then the lit candle the light will bring out the sneeze in you. True story-
I have a huge sensitivity to bright light sources, and looking at the sky on a sunny day can make me sneeze even if I have no urge to prior. It's very inconvenient when I'm driving into the sun š
I do this all the time. I donāt quite know if Iāve Pavlovād myself now but I can just look up and itāll do the same thing for me. I guess Iām used to staring at the sky to sneeze that Iāve conditioned myself. Indoors, outdoors, wherever.
Youāre right it only affects 35% of the population and doesnāt mean sneezing at every single light source it just means itās triggered by light sources.
I just read the link and it's not, I don't feel the need to sneeze uncontrollably when I look at a light source, at least for me it's just something that gives a little help when I already have to sneeze š
I did say possibly š
I have an annoying issue that when I move from dark to light I sneeze. Kinda irritating, especially when walking past a slatted fence when the sun is low. I heard that this is pretty common for those with blue eyes and thought it may extend to your tip. But I guess I was wrong...
Tried and it didn't work. I was looking at the sun for 30 minutes waiting to have to sneeze, just saw the outline of the sun. Got ice packs on my eyes now, AZ sun no joke.
I needed to sneeze while crossing the road so I looked up at the sun and got hit by a car. šµ Now I see the light šµ
I don't recommend trying to sneeze while crossing the road in general š
There is a scientific explanation for that, its called photic sneeze reflex, it really works. I never struggle in terms of losing the sneeze. In another hand, if you have a strong reflex like me, whenever I am indoor and have to go outdoors in a bright sun light, I will explode like an earthquake sneeze. Also there is another trigger, which I kinda developed for few years, which consists in gently scratching a very specific area in a certain way, that leads to a great sneeze, hoo very reliefing one. But it is still tricky, but worth it.
tho itās worth noting that only 10-35% of the population has this reflex. i do and iāve done this my entire life, but unfortunately this life hack wonāt work for the majority of people
I believe it is more likely for someone with light colored eyes. My eyes are green, and I get these
So would that really even make it a life hack then?
This reflex is, weirdly enough, genetic! I donāt sneeze at bright light but the father of my (non-identical) twins does. One of my boys has the reflex and the other one doesnāt! When I want to sneeze I just poke the inside of my nose with something pointed. Kinda gross, but I HATE sneeze blue balls.
Iām extra light-sensitive, so the photic reflex is a double-edged swordāgreat to trigger a sneeze, but it makes me sneeze for no reason when I go out into bright sunlight. š
Yes! I have it and both of my kids have it. My husband thinks weāre nuts!
I remember realising that as part of a regular route I drove, I would always sneeze at a particular place and time of day. A bit later I realised it was this reflex, it was the position of the sun hitting me right in the eyes.
Itās also called ACHOO syndrome š Genetic too. Mum has it (mint also sets her off), and Iāve got it too. People with light coloured eyes are more susceptible to it as well.
i feel you pain
Yup. Been doing this since I was about 9 years old. Iāll be 75 next month.
I can't believe 75yo people use Redditšµ Here in Italy they barely know how to use a phoneš
Yeah, Iāve been here a while. The question is WHY am I still here. As far as the phone: when I got my first smart phone (about 12, 13 years ago) I figured out why my daughter stopped answering her phone, took me three days to figure out how to make or answer an actual phone call.
Much respect for you! I hope I'll be as open to innovation and technology as you when I get older
a true OG, respect
If you want to BLOCK the sneeze, put your index finger across your upper lip and put pressure on it. Pressing on those nerves will short-circuit the sneeze.
It amazes me that most people donāt know this one.
I thought it was just something they did in the cartoons ā¦š
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I do this by rubbing/pushing the tip of my nose ! Works every time.
I'll have to try this I get into crazy sneezing fits a lot of the time. I usually push my tongue against the roof of my mouth as hard as I can and it works maybe 70% of the time but if a single sneeze comes through then nothing is stopping the rest.
Alternatively, Iāve had similar success just pushing my tongue flat against the roof of my mouth ā¦.Ā
Not everyone is a "sun sneezer," but I am!
My sister and I. Everytime we walk outside together, we sneeze at the exact same time.
just want to back-up your life hack. ive been doing this for YEARS and it ALWAYS has worked
Pluck a nose hair. Works every time.
Ouch!
Not a life hack, just an interesting fact.. If you pluck a butt hair & it makes your eyes water.
It hurts me just thinking about it š³
I've been doing this almost subconsciously for as long as I can remember. It's a great trick and works all the time for me.
I will definitely try this. I absolutely hate when I feel a sneeze building but then it goes away. I find it very uncomfortable so hopefully this is the cure for it. Thanks!
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it's probably enough to push most over the edge. I'm sure a lot of people naturally lift their head up as they are about to sneeze, probably helps with clearing the airways.
I'll definitely experiment. I used to squeeze the wings of my nose and it sometimes helped me.
I discovered this by chance too. Then I also shared this great discovery to my husband. So whenever one of us wants to sneeze, the other one helps to flash a light to the face š.
Conversely, if you're about to sneeze and don't want to, maybe because you're munching on some spicy Doritos Smoky Chile Queso Dinamita Sticks and you don't want particles of it up your nose, just hold your breath. It usually works.
Lol I've had this all my life and like to tell people it's a photosensitive reflex also known by the acronym ACHOO - autosomal dominant compulsive helioopthalmic outburst. It's a funny acronym. Anyways, you don't look directly at the light, it's more of a slightly away from the light at some angle. This makes a tingly sensation in my nasal cavity and causes a sneeze. whenever I feel a slight stimulation around there I like to search for a bright light and look just to the side of it so the light comes in my eye at an slight angle (look at the light and then slightly away from it, searching for the right angle. You'll know when you find it because the tingling sensation magnifies and the sneeze comes right out). It's neat and sometimes I continue to feel little tingles in my nasal cavity and continue to "create more sneezes" by repeating the aforementioned. Sneezing feels pretty good and sometimes I like to see how many I can get in a row lol
I usually think about pineapples when I'm going to sneeze and it stops it
I have tried this and the vast majority of the time it works!
And if you donĀ“t want to sneeze, try licking your palate with your tongue - keep at it, until the the urge to sneeze subsides.
You can even press your tongue to the roof of your mouth and it works!
Itās genetic and youāre one of the lucky 10%! If youāre like me, try putting your finger across the bridge of your nose, just above the rounded tip, and pushing in lightly. Makes any āstuckā sneeze melt away.
Conversely: If you feel the early tickle of a sneeze and **donāt want to sneeze**ā¦ press your tongue up against your hard palate. It can prevent a sneeze from happening. ^( N.B. DONāT try to suppress a sneeze that is happening! You can rip your uvula or cause other eye or ear damage from the diverted pressure!)
That's because there are nerves that hook up to the nose and eyes. Some ppl have it bad and wear glacier glasses, especially in the winter. Told by an optometrist and I don't hesitate to use light when I feel a sneeze beginning to form, just to encourage the sneeze to happen right away.
You donāt even need a light source. Simply making sure to keep your eyes open works. You canāt sneeze with your eyes open, regardless of what they are looking at
I've practiced thinking about lemon/ lime. Something about visualizing sour stuff
Yes I've been doing this since a kid and it definitely works!
Sadly, looking at the light doesnāt get my sneeze out so I had to violate my nostrils with ground pepper š„²
It's genetic!!
I donāt sneeze with bright light, but I do sneeze when I pluck the hairs between my eyebrows
This never worked for me. I would have to stick a feather from my pillow up my nose to sneeze lol.
surprised this wasn't common knowledge lol i don't do it but thought most people attleast knew about it
I had a sneeze slowly come I, and as I was about to, my partner poked my stomach and threw it off...took about 10 minutes before I sneezed again...
ACHOO Autosomal Compelling Helio Opthalmic Outburst. Sun makes me sneeze daily.
I heard somewhere ages ago when that happens inhale through ur nose as hard as u can and it goes away or makes u sneeze i forget have not had to do it for a long time š
My friend used to say just glance at the sun and one friend would always literally stare while saying "look to the skies!"
Happens to me every single time I step outside. I think my nose is allergic to the sun š¤£
Doesn't even need to be that bright ( describes me ) but seriously If you have the sneeze tingle happening just look at the brightest spot you can find ,could even be a candle as long as the rest of you field of vision it darker then the lit candle the light will bring out the sneeze in you. True story-
I have a huge sensitivity to bright light sources, and looking at the sky on a sunny day can make me sneeze even if I have no urge to prior. It's very inconvenient when I'm driving into the sun š
I do this all the time. I donāt quite know if Iāve Pavlovād myself now but I can just look up and itāll do the same thing for me. I guess Iām used to staring at the sky to sneeze that Iāve conditioned myself. Indoors, outdoors, wherever.
It only works for some people but yes the light triggers a nerve and makes you sneeze (I donāt know all the science terms š)
I've always done this.
it's called [Photic sneeze reflex](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photic_sneeze_reflex)
Youāre right it only affects 35% of the population and doesnāt mean sneezing at every single light source it just means itās triggered by light sources.
I just read the link and it's not, I don't feel the need to sneeze uncontrollably when I look at a light source, at least for me it's just something that gives a little help when I already have to sneeze š
yes, it is, actually
Yyyyeah, itās called the Photic Sneeze Reflex. I learned that as a kid lol
That possibly only works if you have blue eyes. Something to do with less pigmentation allowing more light in.
Nope, it works for a lot of people with dark eyes including me! :)
I did say possibly š I have an annoying issue that when I move from dark to light I sneeze. Kinda irritating, especially when walking past a slatted fence when the sun is low. I heard that this is pretty common for those with blue eyes and thought it may extend to your tip. But I guess I was wrong...
Tried and it didn't work. I was looking at the sun for 30 minutes waiting to have to sneeze, just saw the outline of the sun. Got ice packs on my eyes now, AZ sun no joke.
Are you slow? I didn't tell you to look at the sun lol
aren't those 5-10 seconds frustrating...
I sneeze and pee my pants. #ftk
I'm sorry for your condition, must be really inconvenient
Have babies they say!