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When i stifle a sneeze, the tickle goes away the same as if i had let the air out. what makes the tickle go away?
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Reflex : Sneezing is a reflex behavior that can be triggered, the "tickle" is probably the nerves being stimulated, once the sneeze happens the reflex is complete and the tickle stops.
Answered 1/23/2015
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