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Does sneezing cause increase in your heart beat rate?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Sneezing: Sneezing can cause a decreased venous return and tachycardia response.

Dr Chilakapati agreed

Answered 10/11/2013

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Hi there. Last week monday I experienced a "24 hour" cold: runny nose, sneezing, scratchy throat with post nasal drip. Today is 3rd day of elevated heart rate and slight pressure in chest. I have no difficulty breathing. Is this an infection?

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Sudden warm feeling in left arm now.Yesterday had muscle pain,chest after huge sneeze,n slightly fast heart rate(if it's related).No other symptoms.

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I wanted to know when you sneeze does your heart stop for that many secs you sneezed?

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I sneezed twice Ina row and my heart raced for a few minutes. No pain would guess 125bpm. Is that ok? History pots and anxiety

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I accidentally holded a sneeze instead of letting it out I cough instead and got this spasm in my heart area what can that be ?

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