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A sneeze, or sternutation, is a semi-autonomous, convulsive expulsion of air from the lungs through the nose and mouth, usually caused by foreign particles irritating the nasal mucosa

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This video explains the sneezing mechanism. It defines a sneeze, or sternutation, as a semi-autonomous, convulsive expulsion of air from the lungs through the nose and mouth, usually caused by foreign particles irritating the nasal mucosa.

Key points

  • A sneeze is also called sternutation
  • Expulsion of air from the lungs through the nose and mouth is described
  • The expulsion is described as semi-autonomous and convulsive
  • Foreign particles irritating the nasal mucosa are given as the usual cause
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