Comments on: From two sneezes to one

By: Michael Peterson

Michael Peterson — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 03:17:43 +0000

What an interesting post.

Two-sneezer here. I did experience 3 sneezes a little over a year ago. I only remember it because it was the first time I sneezed other than 2 times. If I’ve sneezed once, I don’t remember.

Also, I cannot sneeze quietly and warn people when I feel the urge approaching.

Yep. I’m a photic sneezer.

Finally, I cannot sneeze without shutting my eyes (more of a blink, actually). – no matter how hard I try.

Thanks. this is one of the greatest non-important posts I’ve ever read and enjoyed so thoroughly.

By: SCOTTtheBADGER

SCOTTtheBADGER — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 08:56:26 +0000

I myself am a tri-sneezer. To the point that if I sneeze less that three, people who know me well will go, “Well, where is it”?

By: Tesh

Tesh — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 05:41:11 +0000

If I sneeze fewer than 4 times, something is wrong. 7 is my average.

By: HuskerC

HuskerC — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 03:22:51 +0000

I’ve always been single-sneezer. Never had allergies until the last few years. However, my cubicle-mate, who has had allergies all her life is a habitual, daily double-sneezer. So the allergy hypothesis is supported by my experience (anecdote v data distinction aside).

By: yellup

yellup — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 02:17:41 +0000

I don’t want to be a downer, but going from 2 sneezes to 1 could be a reflection of your immune response not being as vigorous as it was in your more youthful days.

By: Philip

Philip — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 02:12:59 +0000

Neo, thanks for bringing up this fascinating topic. I consider myself a semi-professional sternutator, and I’m also a photic sneezer. Parker, do your family’s photic sneezes also come in threes?

I never sneeze more than twice, it seems (photic or not). If my first one is done with proper follow-through, there’s no followup.

I’ve even gone so far as to try to help coworkers refine their sternutative technique, with occasional success.

By: Stu

Stu — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 01:54:53 +0000

I’m a two sneezer as well.

By: geokstr

geokstr — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 01:50:16 +0000

Probably just a slowly developing allergic reaction to Granny Smith.

By: Michael Adams

Michael Adams — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 01:38:05 +0000

I have calculated/guessed that we are very close to the same age. I am still sneezing in threes. So, it would not appear to be age, after all. I hope that this provides some comfort or reassurance.

By: Matt_SE

Matt_SE — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 23:46:47 +0000

Relatedly,
When I feel a cough coming on, I inhale deeply and cough hard, once. Because this is so odd, people keep thinking I’ve sneezed and say “bless you.”