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Can you tell me if i hold my nose in and sneeze can i burst my eardrum?
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Not Sure: Keeping the lips closed to prevent sneezing can propel the force against the middle ear which can lead to pain & ringing of the ears. Rarely, sneezing can lead to a fracture.
Answered 10/23/2016
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