Sneezing after eating is called by the English term snatiation. It is composed of the words sneeze and satiation, writes “Prevention”.
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This reaction occurs especially often after eating a large portion of food. Its exact cause is unknown, but it is believed that the stretching of a full stomach may stimulate a nerve associated with the sneezing reflex.
The tendency may be inherited
It is believed that the tendency to sneeze when satiated is an autosomal dominant inherited trait. This means that if one of the parents has this trait, the probability of inheriting it can be about 50%.
So if several family members start sneezing after a hearty meal, it is not necessarily a coincidence or a reaction to the same dish.
Sneezing can also be caused by what is on the plate
Sneezing or a runny nose after eating may be related not only to the amount of food consumed but also to specific products.
Spicy or intensely flavored products such as garlic, mustard, wasabi, hot peppers, and cinnamon can cause gustatory rhinitis. Because of this, the nose may start to run or sneezing may begin while eating or shortly after.
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The reaction is sometimes caused not by the composition of the product itself, but by its temperature. For example, a person may sneeze while eating steaming hot soup.
According to specialists, this is not an allergic reaction. Sneezing is caused by the nasal nerves being overstimulated by environmental irritants. Similarly, smoke or strong odors can affect them.
How to reduce sneezing after eating?
There is no reliable way to completely avoid such a reaction. However, specialists advise eating smaller portions, not rushing, and chewing food longer.
It is also worth observing after which products sneezing or a runny nose begins and avoiding them. For some, it may be hot peppers or mustard, for others – hot food.
If a runny nose, nasal sniffing, or sneezing after eating occurs constantly and is bothersome, it is worth consulting a doctor.
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