Synonyms

Sternutation

Definition

Sneezing is a sudden, forceful, involuntary burst of air through the nose and/or mouth.

Phenomenon

Sneezing is caused by irritation to the mucous membranes of the nose or throat, can be very bothersome but is generally not a sign of a serious problem.

Common Causes

• Allergy to pollen, mold, dander, dust (allergy or hay fever)
• Virus infections (common cold, upper respiratory tract infections)
• Opiate withdrawal
• Corticosteroid inhalation

Treatment

The most effective means of controlling sneezing caused by allergic diseases is avoiding exposure to the offending allergen (Removal of Causa Occasionalis).

Some suggestions to minimize exposure include:

• Removing pets from the home to avoid animal dander
• Changing furnace filters
• Using air filtration devices to minimize the concentration of airborne pollens
• Traveling to areas with low pollen counts during the critical periods
• Even changing residence to eliminate a mold spore problem may be necessary.

  For sneezing not caused by an allergy, the problem will disappear when the underlying disorder is cured.

Homoeopathic Therapeutics for Sneezing

Aconitum nap

Anxiety, fear. Sudden onsets. Fevers; sneezing; dry, swollen tonsils.

Allium cepa

Hay fever; burning eyes and mouth; inflammation; mucous secretions.

Arsenicum alb

Anxiety. Fear of being left alone. Cold sweats, difficult breathing.

Ambrosia artem

Hay fever.

Apis mel

Rashes; pain in forehead and temples; difficult breathing; itching eyes.

Belladonna

Headache; sore throat; inflamed ears.

Borax

Easily frightened and startled. Nausea. Vomiting. Chest pains. Sneezing.

Carbo veg

Irresolution. Easily frightened. Tension in the head. Timid about appearing in public. Frequent spells of sneeze.

Causticum

Fear at night. Difficult breathing when talking. Fears dying.

Eupatorium perf

Influenza; fever; diarrhoea; headache.

Euphrasia off

Sneezing; runny nose.

Gelsemium

Sneezing; headache; fever. Influenza; chills.

Grass Pollen Mix

Hay fever.

Hydrastis

Sore throat; headache; running nose; sneezing; cough.

Lachesis

Cough; hoarse; nausea; vomiting.

Natrum mur

Numbness and tingling sensations. Feeling of faintness in crowds.

Coryza begins with sneeze.