Photic Sneeze Reflex

Post » Tue Oct 18, 2011 9:20 am

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photic_sneeze_reflex

Basically it causes you to sneeze when looking at the sun or another bright light. It affects around one in four people and it's cause isn't known.

I personally love being able to sneeze at will - I just look at a light and away I go. Normally I get two big sneezes and then it doesn't work any more.

Does it happen to you? Or do you have any other strange reflexes you'd care to share?
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Kay O'Hara
 
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Post » Tue Oct 18, 2011 7:08 am

Wow never knew of this. I can't sneeze on command, but I do enjoy sneezing as long as I'm not sick.
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Sarah MacLeod
 
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Post » Tue Oct 18, 2011 10:56 am

I voted no, but opening this thread made me sneeze 3 or 4 times.
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I’m my own
 
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Post » Tue Oct 18, 2011 5:12 pm

I voted no, but opening this thread made me sneeze 3 or 4 times.


Sorry, I think I spilled some pepper on the poll.
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SUck MYdIck
 
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Post » Tue Oct 18, 2011 7:47 am

Sorry, I think I spilled some pepper on the poll.

I didn't have my nose anywhere near the poll, maybe it was from the pole.
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Andrew Lang
 
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Post » Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:38 am

No. I do feel a very slight tickle but that's all.
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Alyce Argabright
 
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Post » Tue Oct 18, 2011 4:12 am

Looking at bright objects, lights or the sun just causes pain for me since I have photophobia. No sneezes, I didn't even know there was such a thing as "photic sneeze reflex"
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helliehexx
 
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Post » Tue Oct 18, 2011 5:17 pm

I'm going to go stare at the sun for a few hours to check. I'll get back to you if I can find my keyboard.
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Robert Jr
 
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Post » Tue Oct 18, 2011 5:30 am

My nose seizes up momentarily, but I don't sneeze. Usually only works with strong, natural light.
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Grace Francis
 
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Post » Tue Oct 18, 2011 2:18 am

Yes, I have it. I hate it when I'm driving. I sneeze about 3 times.
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