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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Stimulate sneezes with scents
• Method 2 of 3: Stimulating the nose
• Method 3 of 3: Other Techniques
• Tips

Surely you have come across that unpleasant sensation when you want to sneeze, but still does not work out. Or, say you would like to “rest” ahead of time before an important meeting, conversation, date, or meal. You are in luck: since sneezing is a natural reaction of the body, it can be triggered by certain methods. Of course, not all methods are the same for all people, and sometimes forcing yourself to sneeze can be harmful. Try several methods for yourself, and also try to just clear your nose!

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Stimulate sneezes with scents

1. 1 Eat something spicy. Don't smell hot peppers: there is a nicer way - try a hot dish! Eat something with plenty of ground black or red pepper, cumin, or coriander. Grinding any of these ingredients while preparing a meal will likely cause you to sneeze before you even start eating. After that, the food will be even tastier!
2. 2 Smell the capsicum extract. This natural hot pepper extract is used for both medicinal purposes and gas cartridges. It is also used to relieve the symptoms of nasal polyps. This extract is quite safe, although it can cause a short burning pain. Since all you need to do is induce a sneeze, do not apply it to the inside of your nose, as this will cause a burning sensation. Dip a cotton swab into a bottle of extract and hold it near your nose. After that, you will most likely sneeze.
3. 3 Do not use sneeze powder. At one time, such powders were sold along with other prank goods, although unsafe ingredients are often found in them. One of these components is the alkaloids of hellebore white. Although these powders can be ordered online, do not use them yourself or give them to others.
4. 4 Smell the sparkling water. Sometimes, in order to sneeze, it is enough to inhale soda fumes through your nose, especially from a siphon. Bring a glass of fizzy drink to your very nose and take a couple of sips while breathing through your nose.

Method 2 of 3: Stimulating the nose

1. 1 Tickle your nostrils. By tickling the inside of your nostrils, you can mislead the body's defenses, and the brain will send a signal to the nose to sneeze. The inner surface of the nostrils is very sensitive to the slightest irritants. You can provoke a sneeze by simply rubbing your nose hair with a piece of paper.
   • Fold the corner of the paper napkin so that it forms a sharp end. Slip this end into your nostril and slightly wiggle and twist it - you will feel a tickling sensation and want to sneeze.
   • You can also use a feather to tickle your nose. In this case, you do not even have to stick a feather in your nose - just hold it a couple of times under your nose.
   • Do not push anything, including paper, into your nostrils beyond the edges of your nostrils.
   • Do not use hairpins or other sharp objects to stimulate nose hair.
2. 2 Tilt your head back. When you feel you are about to sneeze, tilt your head back to speed up the sneeze. Sometimes this simple movement alone will stimulate a sneeze. If this does not work, try breathing slowly while keeping your head in this position.The constant flow of air through the nostrils can trigger sneezing, especially when the head is tilted back.
3. 3 Try to simulate a sneeze at your own pace. Sometimes it actually helps to sneeze! Tighten the same muscles as you would for a real sneeze. You may think that this method is sheer stupidity. However, it often works. Imagine that you are an elephant trying to sneeze with its long trunk - this will allow you to use all the muscles in the nose.
4. 4 Purr your favorite melody. The goal is to vibrate the nasal cavity, thereby causing sneezing. Try purring a melody with your mouth closed, while connecting different parts of the nasal cavity. If that doesn't work, put your lips together and exhale air through them. Breathe out slowly at first so that your lips vibrate. Then, having quickened the exhalation, you will not be able to resist the sneeze!
5. 5 Wiggle your nose. Place your fingers on the bridge of your nose, rub it lightly or move it from side to side. When doing this, you will feel a tickle in your nose, which will make you sneeze. You can also wiggle your nose using only your facial muscles.

Method 3 of 3: Other Techniques

1. 1 Take a sharp look at the source of the bright light. About a third of all people have the so-called “light sneeze reflex”, which is transmitted genetically. If you are lucky and belong to this third, then in a sudden bright light, you will immediately sneeze. To determine if this is the case, turn off the lights and close your eyes. After waiting a few minutes for your eyes to get used to the darkness, open them while looking at the light source and turn it on.
   • You can also close your eyes tightly when outside on a clear day. When doing this, cover your eyes with your hand. After waiting one or two minutes, remove your hand while opening your eyes.
   • The reason for this reflex lies in the work of the trigeminal (trigeminal) nerve, which is responsible for sneezing. This nerve is located next to the optic nerve. In some people, the stimulation of the optic nerve seems to be given off in the trigeminal nerve, which leads to sneezing.
   • Never look directly into the sun to avoid damaging your eyes.
2. 2 Take a deep breath of cold air. Another way to induce a sneeze reflex is to take a deep breath of cold air. Try to catch your nose off guard with this technique. For example, if you are in a warm room and it is cold outside, look outside and take a deep breath.
   • If it's not too cold outside, take a look in your fridge freezer!
   • You can also take a hot shower and then breathe in cool air by looking out of the heated shower stall.
3. 3 Chew strong mint-flavored gum. For some people, the sudden effect of the strong mint scent triggers a sneeze. You can also suck on a mint candy or sniff a mint toothpaste. Sudden exposure to the rich mint aroma provokes sneezing. If all other methods have failed, it might be time to freshen up your breath!

Tips

• Keep a handkerchief with you to sneeze into. When you sneeze, try to wash your hands right away. If you don't have a handkerchief on hand, sneeze into the crotch of your elbow or sleeve to prevent germs from spreading.