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Why does looking at the sun make me sneeze?
Manage episode 432195945 series 3362640
We usually sneeze to protect ourselves from irritants such as pollen, dust, or chemicals. But there are some people who consistently sneeze when they look at the sun. In fact, this affects from 10 to 35% of us when we move from being in the shade to bright light, according to PBS.org.
If it happens to you, perhaps you’ve been wondering if it’s an allergy to sunlight, but actually it isn’t. The reaction triggered by sudden exposure to light is called the photic sneeze reflex. It is a congenital physiological anomaly that’s pretty common and totally harmless.
Why does this reaction occur? What happens in the body when we sneeze? Should you suppress a sneeze? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
First broadcast: June 4th, 2023
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2065 episodes
Manage episode 432195945 series 3362640
We usually sneeze to protect ourselves from irritants such as pollen, dust, or chemicals. But there are some people who consistently sneeze when they look at the sun. In fact, this affects from 10 to 35% of us when we move from being in the shade to bright light, according to PBS.org.
If it happens to you, perhaps you’ve been wondering if it’s an allergy to sunlight, but actually it isn’t. The reaction triggered by sudden exposure to light is called the photic sneeze reflex. It is a congenital physiological anomaly that’s pretty common and totally harmless.
Why does this reaction occur? What happens in the body when we sneeze? Should you suppress a sneeze? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:
How long do I have to wait to swim after eating?
What are the world's least safe travel destinations?
A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
First broadcast: June 4th, 2023
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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