CLINICAL MEDICINE

MEDICINE

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Sneezing is an example of a
A
disease
B
illness
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sneezing can be due to: Allergy to pollen (hay fever), mold, dander, dust. Breathing in corticosteroids or other medicines (from certain nose sprays) Common cold or the flu.

Detailed explanation-2: -My nose is tickling, I think I’m going to sneeze. I keep sneezing-I hope I’m not getting a cold. This pepper is making me sneeze. He sneezed loudly into his hankie.

Detailed explanation-3: -While sneezing and coughing may not always be linked to a serious illness, they can be symptoms of the flu and COVID-19. Protect others around you by practicing proper coughing and sneezing etiquette.

Detailed explanation-4: -The function of a sneeze is to expel mucous containing foreign particles or irritants and cleanse the nasal cavity. Possible causes can include exposure to allergens, viral infections, exposure to bright light, sudden change in temperature, exposure to a breeze of cold air.

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