Long story short, yes, its possiblebut its also difficult.

We reached out to a medical expert to explain why.

Its all too relatable, I can tell you that.

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People have done it beforeon YouTube(or at least faked it quite convincingly).

Some of the videos have even tens of thousands of views.

Sneezing is an autonomic reflex that closes your eyes with it, she says.

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allergist, immunologist, and medical advisor with theAllergy &

(Autonomic reflexesare unconscious motor reflexes communicated from your organs and glands to your central nervous system.

Some examples besides sneezing are breathing, swallowing, and sexual arousal.)

Its Amazing How Its All Connected.

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Trying to hold in a sneeze, however,canbe harmful.

It maycause ear damage, vertigo, ruptured blood vessels, and diaphragm injuries.

Your body will thank you, as will the people around you.

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