(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why do we sneeze? – Naomi, 9, San Francisco, ...

People’s sneezing tendencies can be almost as individual as their fingerprints. Some produce earth-shattering blasts. Others emit delicate “ahchoos!” But why do we sneeze in the first place? No matter ...

Some people sneeze when they look into the sun because of Autosomal Compelling Helio-Ophthalmic Outburst syndrome (ACHOO), or photic sneeze reflex (PSR). It happens when the brain misinterprets a ...

The sights of summer, like flowers and grass, can lead to the sound of sneezing. For some, it's constant, for others, it's sporadic, but we all know how it feels. "When we get exposed to dust, strong ...

There's nothing more frustrating than not being able to sneeze when you feel like you have to let one out. While a big sneeze can be jarring and a little messy, it's completely normal bodily function.

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why do we sneeze? – Naomi, 9, San Francisco, ...

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