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Can Excessive Bouts Of Sneezing Have An Affect On The Heart?
Hello my name is Nadia and I have suffered of sneezing for 12 years, I sneeze every day or every other day and all year round. I had allergy Test and I ve been told that I am not allergic to the most common things like dust, flowers, trees and so on. I would like to know if the fact that I sneeze a lot can it have an effect on my heart? The reasen why I want to know is because I have the right bundle branch block can it lead my heart to become weak and to eventually have an heart attack?
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
Hello,
Don't worry it may not cause any problem. Usually sneezing may lead to raised intra-thoracic pressure and decrease venous return lead to syncope. But in few individuals only it will occur. In RBBB, there is no problem.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
Don't worry it may not cause any problem. Usually sneezing may lead to raised intra-thoracic pressure and decrease venous return lead to syncope. But in few individuals only it will occur. In RBBB, there is no problem.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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