Medically reviewed by Alicen Nelson MD, MPH Although the risk is very low, stifling a sneeze can cause a ruptured eardrum, ...

If you cough or sneeze, Jill Weatherhead, MD, with Baylor College of Medicine-Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine, said to cover your nose and mouth. Most people immediately tend to do with ...

Sounds gross, but sneezing is actually a protective reflex that's designed to keep you healthy. It begins when tiny nerve endings detect something irritating in your nose. It could be bacteria ...