Sneezing and its causes!

Sneezing may be seen as a small or an inescapable disease but it kills. So knowing the meaning and its causes of it would help you prevent it.
What Is Sneezing?
Sneezing is your body’s way of removing irritants from your nose or throat. A sneeze is a powerful expulsion of air that is involuntary,
which means you cannot control it. Sneezing often happens suddenly and may also be called sternutation.
While this symptom can be quite annoying, it is not usually the result of any serious health problem.
What Causes You to Sneeze?
Part of the job of your nose is to clean the air you breathe—making sure it is free of dirt and bacteria particles. In most cases, your nose traps this dirt and bacteria in mucus. Your stomach then digests the mucus, which
neutralizes any potentially harmful invaders.
Sometimes however, dirt and debris can enter your nose and irritate the sensitive mucous membranes inside your nose and throat. When these membranes become irritated, it causes you to sneeze.
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), sneezing can result from allergies, viruses like the common cold or flu, nasal irritants, inhalation of corticosteroids through
a nasal spray, or drug withdrawal.
Allergies
Allergies are an extremely common condition caused by your body’s response to foreign organisms. Under normal circumstances, your body’s immune system protects you from
harmful invaders like disease-causing bacterium. If you have allergies, your body’s immune system identifies typically harmless
organisms as threats. Allergies can cause you to sneeze when your body tries to expel these organisms.
Infections
Infections caused by viruses—such as the common cold and flu—can also make you sneeze. According the Mayo Clinic there are more than 100 different viruses that can cause the common cold (MayoClinic , 2011).
Less Common Causes
Other, less common causes of sneezing include:
- trauma to the nose
- withdrawal from certain drugs
- inhaling irritants
- including dust and pepper
- breathing cold air
Nasal sprays that have a corticosteroid in them, are used to reduce inflammation in your nasal passages and decrease the frequency of sneezing. They are often prescribed to people with allergies.

All said and done. Avoid dusts, cold etc.