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Sneezing

Sneezing. The act of sneezing consists in a preliminary taking in of air, which is then expelled by spasmodic contraction of the expiratory muscles, all way of escape through the mouth being blocked by contraction of the muscles of the fauces and the descent of the soft palate, and the current of air being in consequence made to pass through the nose.