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Sneezing

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Sneezing

ID 2458

Sneezing is the process of expulsing air from the lungs. This expulsion is very fast, reaching speeds of over 150 kilometres per hour, or 95 miles per hour. It commonly occurs as a result of foreign bodies in the nose.

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Body areaHead

Conditions linked to this sign/symptom

11

Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

3