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The Science Behind Sneezing: How Fast They Travel, Why We Sneeze, and Other Fun Facts
These fun facts will have you saying, “Gusundheit!”
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH
Published on February 13, 2025Sneezing is a way for your body to force out something irritating the inside of your nasal passages. In this video, learn fun facts about sneezing, according to Stacia Woodcock, PharmD, Pharmacy Editor for GoodRx Health.
Additional Medical Contributors
- Stacia Woodcock, PharmDStacia Woodcock, PharmD, is a pharmacy editor for GoodRx. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky and is licensed in New York and Massachusetts.
References
American Lung Association. (2016). How fast is a sneeze versus a cough? Cover your mouth either way!
Han, M., et al. (2021). Experimental measurements of airflow features and velocity distribution exhaled from sneeze and speech using particle image velocimetry.
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MedlinePlus. (2024). Sneezing.
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