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Why i sneeze after drinking cold water, banana, any fruit juice? please can you advise.

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Dr. William m Simpson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Stimulate palate: Most likely the coldness of the water and fruit juice, texture of banana stimulate the hard and soft palate (top of the mouth) and this can cause a sneeze. Since it happens with just water, an allergic reaction is unlikey.

Answered 5/15/2021

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