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Easy ways to stop sneezing

One can’t control sneezing, but few the tips can actually help prevent or stop you from sneezing.

thestatesman.com | New Delhi | August 12, 2017 12:30 pm

Sneezing is an involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and throat that often happens without warning. Hence, that sudden burst of sneezing, especially in public, can cause quite a discomfort and embarrassment. The condition can worsen if you are caught in the rain during monsoon time. However, taking good care of oneself can prevent all types of ailments that come along with the rainy or cold seasons.

A few simple and easy tips can help you stop sneezing. The following the tips can actually prevent or stop you from sneezing.

Change into dry and clean clothes and wipe your hair dry immediately when you get wet in the rain
Wash your face clean of all the dirt and irritants
Steam your face if possible or use a hot towel on your face
Gargle your throat with salted warm water
Drink hot tea, red, black or green without sugar
You can flavour your tea with fresh grated ginger, tulsi or bay leaf or cinnamon
Drinking plain hot water also helps
Avoid hair sprays
Avoid chilled water or cold drinks
Avoid staying in very cold temperature
Keep your environment and surroundings clean and dust free

Health conditions behind sneezing

And of course, there are health conditions that cause sneezing. If you are suffering from any of the following, take care to get proper treatment.

Cold and flu: Rain and cold conditions often cause sneezing
Common respiratory tract infections: Irritants in the throat and lungs can cause sudden bout of sneezing
Allergic rhinitis: Inflammation of the nasal cavity lining or infections and allergy to certain allergens can cause eyes and nasal irritation