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I sneeze too much

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Since the rains began a few months ago. I noticed that I am always sneezing particularly at night. I have tried some tablets to no avail. Kindly let me know what to do to stop this annoying problem.

Leslie (by SMS)

 

Sneezing is your body’s way of removing irritants from your nose or throat. A sneeze is a powerful, involuntary expulsion of air. Sneezing often happens suddenly and without warning. Sneezing can be triggered by a variety of things, including: allergic reaction, viruses, such as the common cold or flu, nasal irritants, inhalation of corticosteroids through a nasal spray and drug withdrawal. Although, a normal body reaction, excessive sneezing can be annoying and an indication of an underlying illness which should be thoroughly investigated.

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