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Truckerbob71
Truckerbob71: 1 year ago via Android

Why is it when a sneeze is "stuck", if you look at a light you then sneeze?

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VeronicasOG
VeronicasOG: 1 year ago

Numerous Stimuli from the light is associated with this action however, the exact mechanism of this action is not well understood. The mechanism is known as photic sneeze reflex and it enables you to close your eyes to prevent direct dangerous light to get past through the eyes. Visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photic_sneeze_reflex for more information.

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JohnnyRivera123
JohnnyRivera123: 1 year ago

veronicas right its a reflex of the nasal and optical transflexion she said it laymans terms

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Anynomous
Anynomous: 1 year ago

its an old wives tale that actually works..lol

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blakeybabe
blakeybabe: 1 year ago via iPhone

Only 3% of the population sneeze when they look into bright light! So I have heard(not sure if that % is totally accurate)

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