2023-08-22 12:41:49
A Vietnamese man suppressed a sneeze and went to the doctor for a perforated eardrum. (Schematic / Pexels)
A 26-year-old man in Hanoi, Vietnam, had a hearing problem for a week after holding back a sneeze during work. He went to the doctor and learned that his eardrum was perforated. In this regard, experts pointed out that suppressing sneezing may cause 5 side effects in the body, which will cause blood vessel rupture in severe cases.
according toVietnamese mediaAccording to reports, the man suffered from symptoms such as earache, tinnitus, hearing loss, and pus since he suppressed a sneeze during a company meeting. And he went to the Department of Otolaryngology of the Affiliated Hospital of Hanoi Medical University to see a doctor. After a detailed examination, he found out that the eardrum was perforated. Through surgery and related treatments, he recovered smoothly.
Experts pointed out that sneezing is a normal response of the body, which helps to expel air from the lungs through the mouth and nose, and removes bacteria, pollen, dust and other irritants from the nose and throat. , many people choose not to sneeze to show politeness and avoid drawing attention. However, this move may come with the following 5 potential side effects.
Eardrum perforation: A sneeze can cause the body to expel tens of thousands of drops of water from the nose at a speed of 160 kilometers per hour, because the nose and ears are connected by the Eustachian tube. Once a sneeze is deliberately suppressed, the increased pressure from the nose can enter the ear through the Eustachian tube, causing damage to the eardrum and even perforation.
Ear Infections: According to the American Lung Association, cover your mouth when you sneeze, because a strong or weak sneeze expels a lot of bacteria. Once a sneeze is suppressed, mucus full of viruses or bacteria will travel from the nose through the Eustachian tube to the ear, causing an ear infection.
Broken blood vessels in the nose and ears: When a sneeze is held back, the pressure on the airways is 20 times greater than that of a sneeze. This pressure not only damages the airways, but also causes the capillaries in the nose, ears and eardrums to become tight and fragile , thus increasing the probability of rupture.
Damage to blood vessels in the eyes: If you suppress a sneeze, the air pressure will be trapped in the body and affect adjacent organs including the eyes. The capillaries in the eyes are also vulnerable to pressure damage.
Chest pain: Suppressing sneezing can also cause unpleasant chest pain. Experts have explained that this will put pressure on the chest muscles involved in breathing, that is, the diaphragm, and cause discomfort in the chest and ribs respectively.
In addition, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) pointed out that when people sneeze, they should cover their mouth and nose with a tissue, and then wash their hands thoroughly with soap or disinfectant. As long as the body needs it, you should sneeze, And if you sneeze frequently, it may also be a sign of certain respiratory diseases, so it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
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