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Is it right that a blood vessel can explode because of a sneeze which we didn't let out ?
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Yes: Yes, because of the pressure a small vessel can break causing a nosebleed. So can picking!
Answered 10/8/2013
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Possible: Small blood vessels, like the ones in your eyes can sometimes rupture from a sneeze (or trying to hold in a sneeze) as the pressure build up may cause a rupture-causing redness in the eye. This is usually a benign condition and will resolve in time.
Answered 10/8/2013
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