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<\/p>\nIf somebody asks you about sneezing and your mind automatically goes to a cartoon dwarf, you\u2019re hardly alone.<\/p>\n
Few people in Albany give much thought to sneezing; it\u2019s one of those automatic reflexes we take for granted, like blinking and breathing; but sneezing actually plays an important role in your overall health.<\/p>\n
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The medical term for sneezing is sternutation, but unless you find yourself staring down Alex Trebek during Final Jeopardy, you\u2019ll probably never need to know that.<\/p>\n
Sneezing serves a purpose other than giving others an excuse to bless us or practice their German; it helps clear dirt and bacteria from the nose and throat.<\/p>\n
Normally, mucus in the nasal passages traps these irritants, and they are eventually digested in the stomach and neutralized. Occasionally, debris will enter the nose and irritate the mucus membranes<\/a> that line the nasal passages<\/a> and throat. This triggers a sudden expulsion of air that usually comes with only a few seconds\u2019 warning\u2014if that.<\/p>\n Allergies are the result of your body\u2019s immune system attempting to protect against invasion by a harmful substance. Allergies<\/a> and viral infections are the most common sneezing triggers.<\/p>\n The most common allergens are pollen, dust mites, animal dander, mold, chemicals and food. Sneezing is one of the key symptoms associated with allergies.<\/p>\n Over 200 different viruses can cause upper respiratory infections; the majority lead to the common cold or flu.<\/p>\n Sneezing is your body\u2019s way of trying to dispel the germs and bacteria causing your illness.<\/p>\n Sometimes, a sneeze can come on suddenly and may not happen at the most opportune of moments, but keep in mind that sneezing is a good thing. It\u2019s helping to protect your body from harm!<\/p>\n While sneezing is harmless and very rarely a sign of anything more serious, doing so constantly can get old fast. There are things you can do to \u201csneeze-proof\u201d your environment and reduce the frequency of your sneezes. Your Albany ear, nose and throat specialist recommends taking the following steps:<\/p>\n Over-the-counter antihistamines<\/a> and other drugs, including nasal sprays, can help relieve cold, flu and allergy symptoms. If you are bothered by constant sneezing and looking for a long-term solution, schedule an appointment with an ENT doctor in Albany<\/a>. You may be a candidate for immunotherapy<\/a> or other treatment.<\/p>\n Albany<\/strong><\/a> If somebody asks you about sneezing and your mind automatically goes to a cartoon dwarf, you\u2019re hardly alone. Few people in Albany give much thought to sneezing; it\u2019s one of those automatic reflexes we take for granted, like blinking and breathing; but sneezing actually plays an important role in your overall health. Why Do People…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2227,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"518-701-2085 | Few people in Albany give much thought to sneezing but it plays an important role in your overall health.","_seopress_robots_index":"","header_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2226"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2226"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2226\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3379,"href":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2226\/revisions\/3379"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2227"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2226"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2226"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2226"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What causes allergies?<\/h3>\n
Sneezing triggers include:<\/h3>\n
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Limiting Your Sneezes<\/h2>\n
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OTC Sneezing Remedies<\/h3>\n
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\nOur Albany and Clifton Park Audiologist Office Locations<\/h3>\n
\n123 Everett Rd
Albany, NY 12205<\/a>
\n(518) 701-2085
\nClifton Park<\/b><\/a>
\n1785 Route 9, Suite 201
Clifton Park, NY 12065<\/a>
\n(518) 701-2075<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"