Is It Safe to Hold in a Sneeze?

You may have heard that when you sneeze you are the closest you'll ever get to death without dying.

Is It Safe to Hold in a Sneeze? Despite what you've heard, holding a sneeze won't cause a blown out kidney or a stroke. However, holding one may cause an ear infection. Here's what else you should know about sneezing. READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT 11 Natural Remedies for the Common Cold  MORE Natural Remedies for Combating the Flu  MORE What to Know About Corticosteroids  MORE A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.