A sneeze is a sudden, forceful, uncontrolled burst of air through the nose and mouth. Sneezing is possibly linked to sudden exposure to bright light, sudden change (fall) in temperature, breeze of cold air, a particularly full stomach, or viral infection, and can lead to the spread of disease. The sneeze reflex involves contraction of a number of different muscles and muscle groups throughout the body, typically including the eyelids. Here are great ways to combat or stop sneezing.
While there is nothing serious about sneezing, long bouts of frenzied sneezing could actually end you up in a hospital for lack of breath.
What Causes Sneezing
- Congested nose
- Allergy to dust, pollutants and pungent smells
- Exposure to the scorching sun
- Excessive sweating due to exercise or sun
- Exposure to cold weather
- Drugs
- Pregnancy
Ways to combat or stop sneezing
Improve Your Immunity Level
Improving your immunity levels prevents frequent recurrences of allergy-triggered sneezing. Vitamin C is very good for boosting immunity. Guavas, bell peppers, lemons, oranges, watermelon, Indian gooseberry, broccoli, and berries – all these give you this immunity-boosting vitamin.
Keep Your Hands Clean:
Clean your hands with soap and warm water as soon as you return home. This will prevent germs and dust from coming into contact with your nose and trigger sneezing, if you are allergic to dust or other chemical.
Combat With Water:
Water hydrates you and prevents sneezing triggered by dried nasal passages. Drink a glass of lukewarm water. Water flushes out the toxins, cleanses the body and offers relief. You can even wash your face with water when sneezing.
Home remedies to combat and stop sneezing
Fenugreek Seeds
These tiny, golden brown seeds have innate antihistaminic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, helping you tide through these irritating spells triggered by sinusitis. Prepare tea by infusing one teaspoon of roasted fenugreek seeds in water. Simmer for about 10 minutes, strain and drink your way to get rid of swollen sinuses to stop sneezing.
As with a congested nose, ginger does a good job in slowing down and stop sneezing. Consume it raw or make it into a concoction along with honey and swallow it. This pale yellow-hued root does its wonders through its anti-histaminic properties. It prevents the airways from contracting and eases sneezing
Holy basil(Tulsi) Seed
Tulsi seeds are effective to combat and stop sneezing and also helpful in cold. Regular intake of 8-10 seeds daily in the morning is very helpful for people who have frequent cold problem.
Ward off the sneezing triggered by your upper respiratory tract infection with fennel seeds. Crammed with antibiotic, antiseptic and anti-histaminic properties, a handful of these dry roasted seeds could be used along with ginger to stop sneezing.
Tamarind
Prepare a tamarind-black pepper soup and drink your way to ease your cold and frighten away sneezing. Soak a small gooseberry-sized tamarind piece in warm water for half an hour. Extract the liquid and add 2 cups of water, 10 to 12 curry leaves, 1 tbsp black pepper powder, rock salt and ½ tsp turmeric powder. Allow the mixture to come to a boil, lower the flame, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the tamarind loses its raw flavor. Can drink this concoction as such or have it along with rice and stop sneezing. The spicier the soup is, the faster the results will be.
