Man Tears Hole In Throat Trying To Hold In A Sneeze
I’ve always been warned not to hold in a sneeze…and now I understand why. According to LAD Bible, a man in Scotland tried to hold in a sneeze by pinching his nose and closing his mouth while behind the wheel. He then tore a 0.08 inch hole in his throat.
I feel like we’ve all been there. Maybe you’re in public or perhaps just occupied and don’t want to let out a massive sneeze so you decide to hold it in. Well, now you should think twice about that. Maybe the doctors were right?
Man Tears Hole In Throat Trying To Hold In A Sneeze
According to LAD Bible, the man was then rushed to the hospital. Reports say he also suffered from hay fever. Dr. Nisirovs, of the University of Dundee, warns not to hold in sneezes. He says the build up can be up to 20 times higher than normal. LAD Bible points out the doctor said, “Everyone should be advised not to stifle sneezes by pinching the nose while keeping the mouth closed as it can result in tracheal perforation.”
Dr. Nisirovs says patients who have this happen must be closely monitored for a day or two for any deterioration, per LAD Bible. Regarding the man’s status, Dr. Nisirovs said, “On examination, his neck was swollen bilaterally, with mild crepitus on palpation and a reduced range of movement of the neck,” per LAD Bible.
Reports say he was discharged from the hospital after two days of being monitored along with painkillers and drugs for hay fever. According to LAD Bible, the tear took five weeks to heal.
Don’t Try This At Home
Personally, I’ve held in many sneezes over the years. I feel like I’ve had some close calls, too. Well, I might have finally learned my lesson. I’d rather let a sneeze fly in public than rip a hold in my throat.
