sneezing
Involuntary nasal blast
Sneezing is the involuntary expulsion of air through the nose and mouth—a reflex that clears irritants from nasal passages.
Beyond the physical act, sneezing appears in expressions: nothing to sneeze at means something deserves respect or attention.
I've been sneezing all morning suggests allergies or a cold coming on.
Medical term for sneezing
- achooSpelled-out sneeze
- involuntaryNot under conscious control
- photicOf or concerning light
- expulsionForced permanent removal
droplets · aerosol · mucus · irritant · tickle · nose · respiratory · sudden
Response to a sneeze
- gesundheitBorrowed German sneeze blessing
- saludSpanish for wellness
- coverProtect by overlaying
- elbowArm's middle joint
tissue · handkerchief · excuse me · polite · prosit · manners · apology · courtesy
Immune response trigger
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
- hay feverAllergic rhinitis from pollen
dust mites · dander · allergic rhinitis · ragweed · mold spores · seasonal · itchy eyes · runny nose
Low temperature state
- fluContagious respiratory illness
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- contagiousTransmissible between people
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
germs · symptoms · tissue · handkerchief · fever · chills · spreading · incubation
sternutation
Medical term for sneezing
- achooSpelled-out sneeze
- involuntaryNot under conscious control
- photicOf or concerning light
expulsion · droplets · aerosol · mucus · irritant · tickle · nose · respiratory · sudden · uncontrollable
bless you
Response to a sneeze
- gesundheitBorrowed German sneeze blessing
- saludSpanish for wellness
- coverProtect by overlaying
elbow · tissue · handkerchief · excuse me · polite · prosit · manners · apology · courtesy · hygiene
allergen
Immune response trigger
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
hay fever · dust mites · dander · allergic rhinitis · ragweed · mold spores · seasonal · itchy eyes · runny nose · congestion
cold
Low temperature state
- fluContagious respiratory illness
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- contagiousTransmissible between people
infection · germs · symptoms · tissue · handkerchief · fever · chills · spreading · incubation · rhinovirus
- gerundswalking, running, talking, eating, sleeping
- kids' healthhealthy habits, hygiene, nutrition, wellness, healthy eating
- pet healthvet visit, checkup, checkups, vaccinations, rabies vaccination
- symptomsfever, headache, pain, nausea, rash
- allergy symptomshives, itching, rash, swelling, wheezing
- body functionsbreathing, digestion, heartbeat, circulation, respiration
sneezinginhaling
Drawing air inward
breathing in · gasping · sniffing · coughing · hiccupping
- sneezing fitUncontrollable nasal spasm series