why don't we sneeze while we're asleep?

@murkie (1103)
Philippines
June 25, 2011 4:00am CST
sneezing happens when irritants enter the nostrils and "tickle" our nose. this happens almost everytime whenever we are exposed to dust and other allergens. but how come, given we are exposed to the same irritants while awake, we don't sneeze while we are sleeping? i had a theory in mind. but i hope i could get an answer or any idea from my fellow mylotters.
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fantabulus
@fantabulus (4000)
• India
22 Aug 12
Ohhh you are not sneezing at the time of sleeping but I sneezed and my sleep is break I have more problem of cold.
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murkie
@murkie (1103)
• Philippines
23 Aug 12
oh.. sorry to hear that. well, it's been about a year since i started this discussion.. kinda glad you still found interest in it.
agent807
@agent807 (751)
• United States
25 Jun 11
My sneezes wake me up at night. I have allergies and apparently, I live in a area where there are high concentrations of things that trigger it. Very dusty, and lots of pollen. I have to take allergy medicine before I go to bed, and it helps with the pollen, but it can't overcome the dust. I have my windows open since I have no air conditioning. Leaving them closed would trap the dust, and make it very hot and humid in the apartment.
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murkie
@murkie (1103)
• Philippines
27 Jun 11
i suggest you find another place to sleep in.. you might develop serious respiratory problems or even skin infections just by your description. anyway, thanks for the comment.
Angel
@Angelee_27 (3460)
• United States
25 Jun 11
Hi murkie, Hmm, I think you can sneeze while you are sleeping. I have actually sneezed a few times while sleeping, and it woke me up.
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