sneezing fit

Repeated nasal explosions

A sneezing fit is a rapid succession of sneezes that won't stop, often triggered by allergies, dust, or bright light.

The fit aspect suggests loss of control—your body has taken over: I had a sneezing fit and went through half a box of tissues.

Also called a sneezing bout or sneezing attack.

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pepper · dust · dust bunny · histamine · nose · tickle · convulsive · bless you · can't stop · tissue · cold · hayfever · spasm · uncontrollable · watery eyes · irritation · nasal · rapid-fire

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Opposites
respiratory event type

sneezing fitcoughing fit

Involuntary repeated throat-clearing spasm

frequency/intensity of sneezing

sneezing fitclear sinuses

sinus relief · decongestion

bodily control

sneezing fitcomposure

Emotional self-control

self-control · restraint · steady state · poise

Family

sneeze, sneezes, sneezed, sneezing, sneezy, fits, fitted, fitting, fitter

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G