Today I learned about the term Photic Sneeze Reflex. For me it’s very mild and actually kind of advantageous. When I feel a sneeze coming on but it begins to fade I can make it happen by looking directly at a bright light.
I had no idea that not everyone can do this, between 18-35% of people. Also for some it is entirely detrimental, resulting in sneezing fits.
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It used to be useful for me in my younger years: I could force an oncoming sneeze by gazing at the sun or into a light bulb. Now, I’ll just erupt into sneezing fits if it’s too bright out. Thanks, biology.
That has definitely happened to me before but was exacerbated by severe pollen allergies
It’s really annoying when you’re doing something that you don’t want to sneeze while doing
I can rarely go outside without sneezing. Really annoying on bright days!
I have this. It was annoying during the summers of 21 and 22 where people would think I may have covid when actually I sneezed because of a bright light.
