What happens when you sneeze?
Sneezing is your body’s way of expelling foreign matter such as dust, pollen or smoke from the nostrils to prevent them from travelling to the lungs and causing harm. When the delicate lining of your nose detects one of these contaminants it instantly sends an electrical signal to the brain.
The brain sends signals to all the parts ofthe body that are needed to help you sneeze. Your chest muscles, diaphragm, abdominals, vocal cords and the muscles in the back of your throat all work together to help expel the irritant.
In most cases, your eyes are forced shut, the tongue moves to the roof of the mouth and the muscles brace for the sneeze.
Sneezing pushes water, mucus, and air from your nose with an incredible force and in the process the foreign matter is removed.
