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Why is it that i sneeze when i smell strong scents?
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Irritant reflex: Strong odors are a common trigger for sneezing. This is not a true allergy but typically called "non-allergic rhinitis." other irritants can include smoke, candles, cleaning chemicals, perfume, cologne etc. These irritants likely trigger a neurologic reflex of the trigeminal nerve.
Answered 3/25/2014
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