Locations:
Search IconSearch

Tag: sneezing

Person sneezing into the crook of their elbow
February 13, 2026/Heart Health

Does Your Heart Stop When You Sneeze?

No, but it momentarily slows down during this involuntary body function

Person in bed asleep, wearing a sleep mask over their eyes
August 12, 2025/Primary Care

Did You Know You Can’t Sneeze in Your Sleep? Here’s Why

If you’re sneezing, you’re definitely awake — you just don’t realize it

Person sneezing into arm, holding tissue, blurry person in background
November 4, 2024/Ear, Nose & Throat

Can Holding in a Sneeze Hurt You?

It’s best to allow yourself to sneeze naturally, and cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or turn into your elbow to help prevent the spread of germs

person with fall allergies
October 31, 2023/Allergies

Achoo! Learn More About Fall Allergies

Autumn allergens typically begin to bloom — and release their pesky pollen — around August

Advertisement

Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy

person sneezing while walking on sidewalk
July 10, 2023/Allergies

Why Do You Sneeze When You Look at the Sun?

ACHOO syndrome is your trigeminal nerve’s exaggerated response to bright light

Person sneezing and wheezing inside home.
October 31, 2022/Allergies

Signs You Could Have Allergic Asthma

You’ll likely have symptoms of both allergies and asthma at once

BackPage 1 of 1Next

Advertisement

Ad