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Is it true or is it a myth (this is haunting me btw) that heavy sneezing could lead to brain cell depletion or in other words kill brain cells?

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Dr. Irfan Lalani answered

Specializes in Neurology

No: Sneezing does not cause brain damage.

Dr Lovell agreed

Answered 6/22/2013

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