Why is it that when I'm just about to sneeze and I look at a bright light it helps my sneeze come out?

Answer 1

I had a friend like this (more to follow)

What you have is a very common trait (technically, it is considered a very minor birth defect my friend thought it was great.)

The excited nerve endings from your eyes "jump the track" and help finish stimulating your sneeze response. Sometimes, like if you've been in a darkened room (like a movie) then go outside to a sunny day - you may sneeze w/o having needed to sneeze before (depends on how sensitive you are.)

This is VERY common - and like I said, my friend thought it was great - they hardly ever couldn't sneeze when they wanted to - totally minor thing, but really annoying (I don't have this response and HATE it when I need to sneeze and it goes away!)

Thanks for the question!

Answer 2

I find looking at a light stops me from sneezing, so maybe the association theory is true??

Answer 3

i dont kno why is it that when ur about too sneeze and if u bite ur top lip it stops u sneezing?

Answer 4

Because you like to find association between things, even if none exist.

Answer 5

Mabye because you are looking at somthing bright and it helps

Answer 6

try this one.... when you want to sneeze, thinmk of something kinky.... ony you will know what and l don`t want to know `cos l wont tell you what makes me sneeze.

it works.

Answer 7

i think its just a matter of tilting your head back that is doing the trick.

Answer 8

yea

Answer 9

no idea