Sometimes, when we're outside in the sun, our nose gets a little ticklish, and that's why we sneeze. The sunlight warms up our face, which can trigger the trigeminal nerve inside our head. This nerve sends a message to our brain saying, 'Hey, I think you need to sneeze!' It's like when you blow your nose after being in a chilly room, the warmth of the sun is doing something similar.
Examples
- Walking outside after being indoors in the cold makes your nose feel warm, sometimes it even makes you sneeze!
- On a bright day, sunlight feels like it's tickling your face, and that can lead to a sudden sneeze.
- When you're at the beach and the sun is shining on your face, you might find yourself sneezing more than usual.
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See also
- Why Do Some People Sneeze in the Sun and Others Don’t?
- Why Do People Sneeze in the Sun?
- Why Do People Sneeze When They’re Exposed to Sunlight?
- Why Do We Sneeze in the Sun?
- Why Do Some People Sneeze When They See Bright Light?
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