Not a few people have been wrong all this time
illustration of a person sneezing (pexels.com/Andrea Piacquadio)
An interesting question arises,can you sneeze while sleeping?”
You will probably answer “yes, you can” quickly. Because, there are times when you realize and remember that you are sneezing when you are deep asleep.
Eits, but don’t misunderstand it first, OK? Consider the following explanation before concluding the answer. There is a scientific explanation that discusses this.
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You should know the process of sneezing
Sneezing is the body’s natural reaction when irritation or itching occurs. This is how the nose expels germs.
Nerve signals will be sent to the brain stem. Then, give orders to the nose to clean its cavity before the germs reach the deeper respiratory organs, such as the lungs Healthline.
Irritation that occurs in the nose can be caused by viruses, bacteria, dust, or pollen. As a result, the nose looks red and it’s easy to sneeze.
Interestingly, it turns out that it is impossible for someone to sneeze at night Medical News Today. Actually, a person wakes up from sleep when he sneezes.
How come? Because, sleep makes reflex paralysis of muscle contractions. Simply put, this muscle is inactive when you sleep.
This is also the answer to the question, “can you sneeze while sleeping?”
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