Why Do Humans Sneeze?

Sneezing is like a big, fast blink for your nose. When tiny things get into your nose, like dust or pollen, it tells your brain to let out a powerful burst of air through your mouth and nose to push them out. It feels sudden because your body is working really fast behind the scenes!

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  1. When you walk into a room full of pollen and suddenly sneeze, it’s your nose telling you there are tiny things in there that want to stay!

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