What is Sneezing? A sneeze is an unexpected, intense, uncontrolled burst of air through the nose and mouth. It is controlled by the trigeminal nerve present in our face. The trigeminal nerve is a part of our nervous system responsible for providing sensation to the face. It has different branches. The part in your nose is called Maxillary Nerve. When dust, pollen, or irritants enter our nose, it triggers the maxillary nerve. It then sends the signals to your brain and expels them with force and pressure. We call it a sneeze . A single sneeze can give out about a hundred thousand germs into the air around. A sneeze can travel about 35-45 meters per second. Sneeze droplets can spread through a room in just a few seconds and remain suspended for up to ten minutes. Hence it is necessary to follow precautions while sneezing. 1. Use a tissue while sneezing. 2. Wash your hands right after. 3. Use your