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Why do I sneeze when the weather becomes warm?

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Why do I sneeze when the weather becomes warm?
« on: 20/12/2016 22:23:01 »
Jenna Ong  asked the Naked Scientists:
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From personal experience and comments from friends/family, I've observed a tendency to sneeze when the weather suddenly turns very warm. Why might this happen?
 
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Re: Why do I sneeze when the weather becomes warm?
« Reply #1 on: 25/04/2017 13:52:23 »
A couple of thoughts spring to mind:

1) could it be a photic sneeze reflex - warmer weather means more sunlight...?

2) Warmer, drier weather also causes more pollen release. Could your sneezes be allergy-driven?
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Re: Why do I sneeze when the weather becomes warm?
« Reply #2 on: 01/05/2017 07:06:50 »
Allergies most likely. spring time to early summer can bring some nasty allergies. take allergy medicine every day until about july.
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