BACK TOTOP Browse A-ZSearchBrowse A-ZABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0-9 E-mail FormEmail ResultsName:Email address:Recipients Name:Recipients address:Message: Print-FriendlyBookmarksbookmarks-menuSneezingSternutation; Allergy - sneezing; Hay fever - sneezing; Flu - sneezing; Cold - sneezing; Dust - sneezingA sneeze is a sudden, forceful, uncontrolled burst of air through the nose and mouth. Causes Sneezing is caused by irritation to the mucous membranes of the nose or throat. It can be very bothersome, but is rarely a sign of a serious problem.Sneezing can be due to:Allergy to pollen (hay fever), mold, dander, dust Hay feverAllergic rhinitis is a diagnosis associated with a group of symptoms affecting the nose. These symptoms occur when you breathe in something you are ...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Breathing in corticosteroids or other medicines (from certain nose sprays) Common cold or the flu Common coldThe common cold most often causes a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. You may also have a sore throat, cough, headache, or other symptoms....ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article The fluThe flu (influenza) is a viral respiratory illness that causes fever, chills, runny nose, body aches, and cough. It spreads easily from person to pe...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Drug withdrawal Triggers such as dust, air pollution, dry air, spicy foods, strong emotions, certain medicines, and powders Home Care Avoiding exposure to the allergen is the best way to control sneezing caused by allergies. An allergen is something that causes an allergic reaction.AllergenAn allergen is a substance that can cause an allergic reaction. In some people, the immune system recognizes allergens as foreign or dangerous. As ...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Tips to reduce your exposure: Change furnace filters Remove pets from the home to get rid of animal dander Use air filters to reduce pollen in the air Wash linens in hot water (at least 130°F or 54°C) to kill dust mites In some cases, you may need to move out of a home with a mold spore problem.Sneezing that is not due to an allergy will disappear when the illness that is causing it is cured or treated. When to Contact a Medical Professional Contact your health care provider if sneezing is affecting your life and home remedies do not work. What to Expect at Your Office Visit Your provider will perform a physical exam and look at your nose and throat. You'll be asked about your medical history and symptoms. Question topics may include:When the sneezing started Whether you have other symptoms If you have allergiesIn some cases, allergy testing may be needed to find the cause.Allergy testingAllergy skin tests are used to find out which substances cause a person to have an allergic reaction. These substances are called allergens....ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Your provider will suggest treatments and lifestyle changes for hay fever symptoms.Open ReferencesReferencesCohen YZ. The common cold. In: Bennett JE, Dolin R, Blaser MJ, eds. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 58.Corren J, Baroody FM, Togias A. Allergic and nonallergic rhinitis. In: Burks AW, Holgate ST, O'Hehir RE, et al, eds. Middleton's Allergy Principles and Practice. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 40.Eccles R. The nose and control of nasal airflow. In: Burks AW, Holgate ST, O'Hehir RE, et al, eds. Middleton's Allergy Principles and Practice. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 39.AllVideoImagesTogThroat anatomy - illustration Structures of the throat include the esophagus, trachea, epiglottis and tonsils.Throat anatomyillustrationThroat anatomy - illustration Structures of the throat include the esophagus, trachea, epiglottis and tonsils.Throat anatomyillustrationRelated Information Allergic rhinitis - what to ask your doctor - adult(Doctor Questions)Allergic rhinitis - what to ask your doctor - child(Doctor Questions) Review Date: 4/17/2022 Reviewed By: Stuart I. Henochowicz, MD, FACP, Clinical Professor of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, Georgetown University Medical School, Washington, DC. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. 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SneezingSternutation; Allergy - sneezing; Hay fever - sneezing; Flu - sneezing; Cold - sneezing; Dust - sneezingA sneeze is a sudden, forceful, uncontrolled burst of air through the nose and mouth. Causes Sneezing is caused by irritation to the mucous membranes of the nose or throat. It can be very bothersome, but is rarely a sign of a serious problem.Sneezing can be due to:Allergy to pollen (hay fever), mold, dander, dust Hay feverAllergic rhinitis is a diagnosis associated with a group of symptoms affecting the nose. These symptoms occur when you breathe in something you are ...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Breathing in corticosteroids or other medicines (from certain nose sprays) Common cold or the flu Common coldThe common cold most often causes a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. You may also have a sore throat, cough, headache, or other symptoms....ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article The fluThe flu (influenza) is a viral respiratory illness that causes fever, chills, runny nose, body aches, and cough. It spreads easily from person to pe...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Drug withdrawal Triggers such as dust, air pollution, dry air, spicy foods, strong emotions, certain medicines, and powders Home Care Avoiding exposure to the allergen is the best way to control sneezing caused by allergies. An allergen is something that causes an allergic reaction.AllergenAn allergen is a substance that can cause an allergic reaction. In some people, the immune system recognizes allergens as foreign or dangerous. As ...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Tips to reduce your exposure: Change furnace filters Remove pets from the home to get rid of animal dander Use air filters to reduce pollen in the air Wash linens in hot water (at least 130°F or 54°C) to kill dust mites In some cases, you may need to move out of a home with a mold spore problem.Sneezing that is not due to an allergy will disappear when the illness that is causing it is cured or treated. When to Contact a Medical Professional Contact your health care provider if sneezing is affecting your life and home remedies do not work. What to Expect at Your Office Visit Your provider will perform a physical exam and look at your nose and throat. You'll be asked about your medical history and symptoms. Question topics may include:When the sneezing started Whether you have other symptoms If you have allergiesIn some cases, allergy testing may be needed to find the cause.Allergy testingAllergy skin tests are used to find out which substances cause a person to have an allergic reaction. These substances are called allergens....ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Your provider will suggest treatments and lifestyle changes for hay fever symptoms.Open ReferencesReferencesCohen YZ. The common cold. In: Bennett JE, Dolin R, Blaser MJ, eds. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 58.Corren J, Baroody FM, Togias A. Allergic and nonallergic rhinitis. In: Burks AW, Holgate ST, O'Hehir RE, et al, eds. Middleton's Allergy Principles and Practice. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 40.Eccles R. The nose and control of nasal airflow. In: Burks AW, Holgate ST, O'Hehir RE, et al, eds. Middleton's Allergy Principles and Practice. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 39.