The Weirdest Things That Sneezing Can Do To You

The video explores the surprising and sometimes dangerous effects of sneezing, including eye dislocation, aorta tears, hearing loss, neck fractures, and even the ejection of a dental implant. Each case is backed by scientific reports, highlighting the potential risks and rare outcomes of sneezing. Despite these risks, most cases resolve without long-term harm, and sneezing remains a natural reflex that cannot be entirely avoided.

What is the primary purpose of sneezing according to the video?

• To exercise the chest muscles

• To clear the throat

• To remove unwanted particles from the nose

• To increase blood pressure

What is a blowout fracture in the context of sneezing?

• A break in the cheekbone

• A partial dislocation of the eye due to air pressure

• A fracture of the nasal bone

• A complete dislocation of the eye

How can the Valsalva maneuver affect your body during a sneeze?

• It can help clear your sinuses

• It can increase the risk of tearing the aorta

• It can lower your blood pressure

• It can strengthen your ear bones

What unusual effect did a sneeze have on a 57-year-old individual?

• It caused a blowout fracture

• It led to a broken neck

• It resulted in a torn aorta

• It dislocated a dental implant

What can happen if the malleus bone is weakened by repeated Valsalva maneuvers?

• It can cause sinus infections

• It can cause hearing loss

• It can lead to improved hearing

• It can result in a stronger eardrum

What type of neck injury can occur due to a violent sneezing fit?

• A dislocated jaw

• A laryngeal fracture

• A broken collarbone

• A spinal fracture

How did a sneeze unexpectedly benefit a 63-year-old with a dental implant?

• It improved their vision

• It removed the implant from their sinuses

• It cured their allergies

• It strengthened their teeth