Why do we often sneeze when we inhale a lot of dust-laden air?

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Why do we often sneeze when we inhale a lot of dust-laden air?

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answered Jan 20, 2018 by sameer (82,980 points) 5 11 37
selected Jan 27, 2018 by sarthaks
 
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When dust particles enter our nostril, it triggers a message to the brain. The brain instructs the nasal chamber to initiate sneezing. This is a method to remove the unwanted dust particles from the nostrils. Sneezing is a type of defence mechanism used by our body.

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