SNEEZING YOUR HEAD OFF?

[All you should know to live with your nose]
Do you sometimes keep on sneezing until you feel that your head is about to fall off? Well, most people have experienced a runny nose and a constant "Atishoo". But have you ever wondered what makes you go crazy with your nose? Actually, the nose is divided into two parts, and the runny stuff that comes out when you sneeze accumulates in the inner part or internal nose first, before running out to the outer part or external nose and out of your nose. In the internal nose, there are two membranes, which are separated by a ridge of bone, called the nasal septum. Most people have a slightly curving nasal septum, and that doesn't pose a problem. However, some of the nasal septa in some people are bent, and that blocks air from coming out and getting in your nose. And that can stop a person from breathing!
The interior of the external nose is mostly bone and cartilage. But there are some spaces for air to pass through. The bone in the external nose is located at the very top, or root, of the nose. That's why the top of your nose is very hard. In the middle and lower parts of the nose, there are two pieces of soft cartilage, which are supported by two smaller pieces, called accessory nasal cartilage.
[Sneeze, sneeze, but why?]
When most people sneeze, it's mostly due to allergy. There are many kinds of allergy, but the most common is allergic rhinitis. Rhinitis is the medical term used to describe symptoms like a runny nose, sneezing, congestion, etc. People suffering from allergic rhinitis also have these symptoms. Allergic rhinitis also refers to three types of allergic disorders: Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, and Occupational Allergic Rhinitis. Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis is caused by pollens inhaled into the nose. Tree pollens, grass pollens and plant pollens are the most commonly inhaled pollens. Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis is most common in spring, when most plants "send" out their pollen grains. That is why most people usually catch the illness when it's warmer, when plants begin to pollinate.
Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, on the other hand, is not spread by pollen. Instead, dust, mites, mold spores and fur cause Perennial Allergic Rhinitis. It is easier to catch Perennial Allergic Rhinitis indoors then outdoors, because dust accumulates indoors more easily. There are also other concerns, like feathers and the hair in the mane of a horse. But people catch Perennial Allergic Rhinitis more often from dust and fur then these rarer causes.
Occupational allergic rhinitis refers to nasal symptoms caused by exposure to a particular agent in a particular place. There are two forms of occupational rhinitis; office rhinitis and nonoffice rhinitis. In office rhinitis, symptoms occur in a certain office or working place while in nonoffice rhinitis, symptoms only occur in a particular place. Occupational rhinitis can affect a broad range of workers, for example, the president, the secretarial staff, the janitor(s) and the gardener(s) of the company.
Office rhinitis is actually occupational rhinitis caused by something in the office environment. Dust mites, fabrics, gas ranges, furnaces and insecticides all can cause office rhinitis. A lot of experts agree that a wider office or working space can reduce the chance of office rhinitis because when the working space is larger, there is more ventilation and agents can "float away" more easily to other spaces. In nonoffice rhinitis, the symptoms only appear in a special place and occurs only if the person goes to the place again. That is why nonoffice rhinitis is rarer than office rhinitis. Glue, body fluids, dust and stainless steel frames can all cause nonoffice rhinitis.
Apart from allergy, a cold or influenza is the most common cause of a sneeze. The symptoms of a cold and flu are similar to those of allergic rhinitis because they are all part of the "rhinitis group", which will be mentioned later. A cold and flu are caused by the invasion of hundreds of thousands of microscopic viruses. Viruses, like bacteria, are microscopic organisms. However, viruses are smaller than bacteria, and, unlike most bacteria, they are only capable of reproducing inside a living cell. Hence, they live in our cells like tiny, dirty parasites. A cold and influenza usually begins with a sore throat, then, more symptoms like a runny nose and nasal congestion begin to develop. Then, fever may come, and the sufferer may lose appetite. After taking some medicine, the fever may go down, but the patient has not fully recovered yet. It takes at least a week to "fight off" the illness. Other causes of a sneeze include irritant rhinitis, reflex rhinitis, rhinitis medicamentosa and vasomotor rhinitis. These causes are all in the "rhinitis group", that means that the symptoms and cures of these illnesses are similar to those of allergic rhinitis
[Prevent, prevent]
1. Pollen
Pollen is the cause of seasonal allergic rhinitis. The best prevention is to go to places where there are fewer flowers in spring, the most active time of seasonal allergic rhinitis. If you really want to see the plants, try not to go too close. But this is not a full prevention of seasonal allergic rhinitis, and the best way is to, as mentioned before, simply do not stay close to flowering plants.
2. Dust and dust mites
Dust and dust mites are one of the main causes of Perennial Allergic Rhinitis. Most dust and dust mites are found in the bedroom of a house, where dust can easily accumulate under a blanket or on a bed. The closet is also a key place for dust and dust mites to "live in". A bedroom should be cleaned at least once a week, from top to bottom. Also, store not frequently used clothing in an air-tight zipper bag. That way, when those clothing are used, they would not be dusty.
3. Smoking
Smoking is one of the main causes of occupational allergic rhinitis. If you have a chronic rhinitis problem, DO NOT SMOKE. If your family members suffer from it, DO NOT SMOKE. Smoking when you or your family members have rhinitis problems may lead to asthma, bronchitis and other illnesses associated with the lungs. If you are smoking, TRY TO QUIT. Smoking is bad for your nose and lungs, and it can lead to illnesses such as brain tumor. It also has some effects on your body, like hair-loss. If you are not smoking and you see someone smoking close to you, stay away. You may still suffer from the effects of smoking if you inhale the smoke. Smoking can be bad for the noses and lungs of everybody else too. That is why if you smoke, try to quit.

Having a constant sneeze and running nose is frustrating. Knowing more about sneezing and other illnesses can help when you really have the illness. Also, do frequent exercise and have a balanced diet so your body can become strong and healthy.