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TIL about Photic Sneeze Relfex (en.wikipedia.org)

submitted 2 years ago by Brunbrun6766@lemmy.world to c/todayilearned@lemmy.ml

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Today I learned about the term Photic Sneeze Reflex. For me it's very mild and actually kind of advantageous. When I feel a sneeze coming on but it begins to fade I can make it happen by looking directly at a bright light.

I had no idea that not everyone can do this, between 18-35% of people. Also for some it is entirely detrimental, resulting in sneezing fits.

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[–] TediousParrot 1 points 2 years ago

I have this. It was annoying during the summers of 21 and 22 where people would think I may have covid when actually I sneezed because of a bright light.

[–] porl@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I can rarely go outside without sneezing. Really annoying on bright days!