Are You a Loud Sneezer? Here’s How to Keep It Quiet

If your sneezes sound like a sonic boom and you’d rather keep it on the DL, good news—you CAN learn to sneeze more quietly!

According to ear, nose, and throat specialists, it’s all about technique. In Japan, loud sneezing is considered rude, so most people have mastered the art of the silent sneeze. Want to give it a shot? Here’s how:

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4 Steps to a Quieter Sneeze

1️⃣ Exhale Before It Happens 🫁

• The more air in your lungs, the louder the sneeze. Try breathing out right before it hits!

2️⃣ Relax Your Vocal Cords 😌

• That loud “ACHOO” comes from your vocal cords vibrating. If you soften them (like sighing deeply), the sound won’t be as intense.

3️⃣ . Keep Your Mouth Closed 🤐

• Push your tongue to the roof of your mouth to send the air through your nose instead.

4️⃣ Sneeze Into Your Elbow 🤧

• Not only does it muffle the sound, but it’s also way more hygienic than sneezing into the open air.

What NOT to Do 🚨

🚫 Never fully hold in a sneeze! It could rupture your eardrums or even tear your throat (yikes!).

So, will you be trying out the silent sneeze challenge? Or are you proud of your earthquake-level “ACHOO”? 🤔