Sneezing in response to bright light and other stimuli may mean you have something called photic sneeze reflex. We’ll tell you where this comes from and how it’s treated.

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Photic sneezing is generally completely benign, "although it might increase the risk of an accident on the highway, or if you're performing as an acrobat or in the outfield," Dr. William Howland ...

One of the most interesting is the photic sneeze reflex—the tendency for about 18-35% of people to sneeze when exposed to bright light, particularly sunlight. This genetic trait, ...

Some sneeze when they see bright light, called a photic sneeze. It is also known as the ACHOO syndrome, and some researchers believe it runs in families . Hatham Djippers, 27, who lives in Oregon ...

The photic sneeze reflex is an inherited genetic trait which affects about 25–30% of the population, Lane adds. Sneezing uncontrollably in response to bright light is called ACHOO syndrome, ...

A strange, but true phenomenon: Some people start sneezing when they’re suddenly exposed to bright light (it’s called photic sneezing). The light “stimulates a neural reflex,” Dr. Bosso says.

They can help prevent photic sneezing by avoiding looking directly at bright lights and wearing sunglasses on sunny days. 4. Avoiding certain foods. Some people sneeze after eating certain foods.

This is a phenomenon known as Photic Sneeze Reflex. Another name is Autosomal dominant Compelling Helio-Ophthalmic Outburst syndrome. Yep, that spells "ACHOO", and some call it "ACHOO Syndrome".

Photic sneeze reflex (PSR) is, indeed, a thing, but it’s not well understood because, as neurologist and USCF professor Louis Ptáček recently explained to me over Zoom, “Nobody’s really ...