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What Causes Sneezing After Eating Food?

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Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2015
Question: Why do I sneeze many times after nearly every meal?
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (45 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Food allergies, Rhinitis.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. sneezing can be related to food in two ways. The first is a condition called gustatory rhinitis, in which people sneeze, have a watery nose, or get congested after eating, Any food can trigger symptoms, though the most severe reaction is apparently caused by hot, spicy foods and alcohol. Many cold foods can also trigger a series of sneezes, which in the case of gustatory rhinitis is a neurogenic reflex mechanism (it originates in the nervous system).

Food-related sneezing can also be caused by eating large meals, as sneezing has been attributed to a distended stomach. I would recommend that you try to monitor your meals to see whether there are particular foods that cause you to sneeze. If there are, he can avoid them. If not, try eating smaller, more frequent meals. If those steps don't help, ask your doctor about medication. Nasal steroids and antihistamine nasal sprays can help with nonallergic rhinitis, either alone or in combination.

I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
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Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan

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What Causes Sneezing After Eating Food?

Brief Answer: Food allergies, Rhinitis. Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i understand your concern. sneezing can be related to food in two ways. The first is a condition called gustatory rhinitis, in which people sneeze, have a watery nose, or get congested after eating, Any food can trigger symptoms, though the most severe reaction is apparently caused by hot, spicy foods and alcohol. Many cold foods can also trigger a series of sneezes, which in the case of gustatory rhinitis is a neurogenic reflex mechanism (it originates in the nervous system). Food-related sneezing can also be caused by eating large meals, as sneezing has been attributed to a distended stomach. I would recommend that you try to monitor your meals to see whether there are particular foods that cause you to sneeze. If there are, he can avoid them. If not, try eating smaller, more frequent meals. If those steps don't help, ask your doctor about medication. Nasal steroids and antihistamine nasal sprays can help with nonallergic rhinitis, either alone or in combination. I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan