Why do cats sneeze? Like humans, there are several likely causes for releasing air explosively from the nose and mouth. Usually, it’s just the body’s way of expelling allergens or other irritants.

and dispersion rate of particles expelled during a cough or sneeze. There are also differences between particles expelled through the nose or mouth. Because these factors impact disease ...

Feel a sneeze coming on? Don’t hold it in! In this one-minute video, our Ask Smithsonian host, Eric Schulze, explains why we sneeze. Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content Licensing Our Partners ...