Although the risk is very low, stifling a sneeze can cause a ruptured eardrum, rupture of superficial blood vessels to the eye or nose, throat or neck damage. Less commonly, holding in a sneeze ...

Holding in a sneeze isn’t going to result in serious injury every time, but the point is that it could, so you know. I guess just let it fly.

Holding in a sneeze may seem harmless but it can lead to rare yet serious complications including brain-related injuries.