When you feel that a sneeze is about to come, you quickly start the necessary preparations for it to happen. Moving to an environment suitable for sneezing, removing the handkerchief if it is nearby, and waiting for that big sneeze moment to come. If you are unable to do any of these, you can sneeze into your arm immediately. But while waiting to sneeze, suddenly the effect of sneezing cuts like a knife… Nothing happens! The sneeze gets stuck in there somewhere. This uncomfortable situation will bother you for a while. So what to do to sneeze?
It is possible to trick your body into sneezing with a few simple moves to get rid of the annoying feeling. The trick is to do whatever you can to trigger the trigeminal nerve. Here are some tricks worth trying to get the sneeze you deserve next time.
ADHESIVE TO THE NOSE
The goal here is to stimulate the trigeminal nerve, which sends the message to your brain that it’s time to sneeze. To do this, roll the handkerchief. Next, carefully place the pointed end behind one nostril and shake gently until you feel a slight tickling sensation. Be sure to use a light touch and not get the tissue too far into your nostril.
PICKING THE NOSE HAIR WITH tweezers
Another way to stimulate the trigeminal nerve is to pluck the nostril hairs. Since the area inside your nostrils is sensitive, you need to be very careful when pulling hair with tweezers.
If tweezing the nostril hairs doesn’t work, try plucking a few hairs from your eyebrows this time. This isn’t a beauty tip – again, plucking is all about trying to stimulate the trigeminal nerve.
TICKETING NOSE
If you don’t want to stick a tissue in your nose or pull hair from your face with tweezers, try tickling your nose. If it’s something that looks like a feather it will work great.
LOOKING AT THE BRIGHT LIGHT
Looking at the sky or looking at a bright light, the most common way to activate your sneeze reflex, can also trigger a sneeze. Unfortunately, this trick will not work for everyone! This is also called the photic sneeze reflex. It is a reflex that causes people exposed to direct sunlight to sneeze. It usually occurs during transitions from a dim environment to sunlight. 20-30 percent of the world’s population has this reflex.
MASSAGE THE NOSE
Massaging the nose is also about activating the trigeminal nerve. Using your hands, gently rub the bridge of the nose, push down or pinch gently. Experiment with whatever movement starts to get that tickling sensation. Consider this technique to help clear your sinuses while you’re here.
SMELL SOMETHING STRONG
Some people are naturally sensitive to scents, so sniffing a particularly strong perfume may be enough to get the sneezing done. Another idea is to try smelling the spices. Certain compounds in common spices can irritate your mucous membranes, such as the pepper in black pepper or the capsaicin in cayenne pepper. Of course, be careful not to inhale anything directly.
DRINKING GATES
No matter how refreshing soda is, your brain may perceive carbonation as a mild pain. In response to the triggering of certain pain receptors in your tongue, some people may sneeze. And if that doesn’t work, at least you enjoyed a nice drink.
HERE IS THE BEST: BITTER CHOCOLATE
According to the research; Some people sneeze after eating dark chocolate. Some scientists believe this is a response similar to the photic sneeze reflex. Worth to try.
THINGS YOU NEED TO CONSIDER
Don’t be discouraged if none of these methods works for you right away. If you are sensitive to irritants, you can try many different ways to trigger a sneeze. Always remember to be careful when it comes to inhaling substances or sticking things around or above your nose. And if your sneeze is on its way, try tilting your head back to make sure it comes out. Good luck, long live!