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Could sneezing erupt a swollen spleen?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Unlikely: Sneezing can have some significant effects, but i was unable to find a published case where the spleen was affected. For more examples of severe effects from sneezing, see by blog at: http://www.Familyallergyasthmacare.Com/2013/12/sneezing-can-be-hazardous-to-your-health/.

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Answered 12/12/2013

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