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From what I understand, coughs and sneezes aren't directly triggered by cilia. But, if they get overwhelmed, then it could lead to a sneeze or cough. An example- You're in a very dust room. Lots of dust is going into your nose. Your cilia beat a layer of mucus to the back of your nose, which takes about 15 minutes or so, to clear it out. But since there's so much dust, the cilia can't clear enough of it out to keep it from building up in your nose, and this buildup can then irritate the nerves in the lining of your nose. You then sneeze, which uses a big blast of air to expel the dust from your nose and other airways.
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What could cause a person to cough or sneeze when a cat is near?
Allergies could cause a person to cough or sneeze whenever a cat is around them.
How are colds and the flu usually passed?
sneeze sneeze and cough cough
Can animals get hicupps can they sneeze and can animals cough?
I am not sure about hiccups but animals to sneeze and cough
What is an explosive and sudden release of air through the mouth?
A cough or sneeze.
How fast does a sneeze travel compare to a cough?
a sneeze is about 39 MPH to 100 MPH is a cough
What is a cough and virus?
A cough is when you get something tangled up with your Cilia (Ciliated Epethelial cells) and your Cilia just try to get rid of them by making you cough...
What three mechanisms cause a person to sneeze?
Ciliary Action, Peristaltic Motion, and Cough Reflex
You get a shocking feeling when you cough or sneeze?
depends on how you sneeze or cough if you sneeze and plug your nose and the same time then you might have a chance in blowing your ear drum!
What is the antonym for sneeze?
COUGH!
What do you do if you cough or sneeze into your hands?
If you accidentally sneeze or cough into your hands, then you should wash your hands immediately to prevent the spread of germs.
What are the similarities and differences of a cough and a sneeze?
The difference is that when you sneeze your nasal passages push out air and when you cough your lungs push inward.
What do you do if you have to sneeze or cough and cannot leave the food prep area?
Sneeze/cough into a napkin or your sleeve then promptly wash your hands.
