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I'm just curious, what causes you to sneeze during the common cold? i've always wondered this.
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Irritation: inflammation and dryness of the nasal passages during common cold makes the mucous lining of the nasal cavity more sensitive to the least stimulus hence the sneeze, so well hydration, nasal washes and rest helps reduce the inflammation till the body fends off the virus, hope this helps
Answered 12/10/2016
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