Why don't we sneeze while asleep?

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The irritation that initially triggers activity at nerve endings in the upper respiratory tract, wake you up before you actually sneeze. Source: Personal experience with allergies. Everything you wanted to know about sneezing etc. http://www.medic-planet.com/MP_article/internal_reference/sneezing Aug 10 02, 4:34 AM

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