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Doctors have issued a warning after a man tore a hole in his throat while trying to stop a sneeze.

The patient in his 30s was taken to Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, in severe pain after he pinched his nose and closed his mouth to stifle the sneeze.

Scans revealed he had suffered a 2mm tear in his windpipe.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago

Usually when I try to stop a sneeze I end up with a questionable fart. With this in mind I think I’ll just sneeze from now on. Dire consequences and such.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

People are crazy.

If you must stop a sneeze, pinch the corners of your eyes near the tear ducts. This will flush your sinuses a bit and likely clear whatever tickling twinge is about to make you sneeze.

60% of the time, works every time.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

Pushing up on the cartilage between your nostrils can also do the trick.

Don't do both at the same time though, or you'll take a screenshot.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This frightens me because I've had considerable pain in my throat from trying to stifle a sneeze. I never realized I could actually hurt myself doing that.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

You can also hurt yourself by holding your urine in for too long. If your body needs to get something out, you should probably let it do so. Maybe find a restroom first....

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Well, at least the injury wasn’t severe. Now people who have read this story understand that not letting a massive pressure buildup escape your body is a bad thing.