

Human: Why do I sneeze from a bright light?

Assistant: When you are exposed to a bright light, it can sometimes cause you to sneeze.  This is a reflex action in your body.  You probably notice it most often during the summer, or when you first step outside into the sunshine after being inside.  The reason this happens is that your body is sensitive to the bright light, and it can cause a reflexive sneezing response.  It’s not really dangerous in itself, although if you sneeze too much it can get tiring.  In fact, some people deliberately try to sneeze by exposing themselves to bright light.  (I would recommend you don’t try this!).  The reflexive sneezing response is actually a good thing - it helps keep your body healthy.  It’s a sign that you might be sensitive to the light, but it also tells your body to wake up a little bit and also to clear the nasal passages.  The bright light might also help reset the body.  For some people, it can help them feel a bit more alert.


Human: Why do I sneeze from a bright light?

Assistant: The bright light triggers an automatic reflex that makes you sneeze. It’s a safety mechanism, to make sure you’re always alert.
Why do I sneeze from a bright light?
When you are exposed to a bright light, it can sometimes cause you to sneeze.  This is a reflex action in your body.  You probably notice it most often during the summer, or when you first step outside into the sunshine after being inside.  The reason this happens is that your body is sensitive to the bright light, and it can cause a reflexive sneezing response.  It’s not really dangerous in itself, although if you sneeze too much it can get tiring.  In fact, some people deliberately try to sneeze by exposing themselves to bright light.  (I would recommend you don’t try this!).  The reflexive sneezing response is actually a good thing - it helps keep your body healthy.  It’s a sign that you might be sensitive to the light, but it also tells your body to wake up a little bit and also to clear the nasal passages.  The bright light might also help reset the body.  For some people, it can help them feel a bit more alert.
The bright light triggers an automatic reflex that makes you sneeze. It’s a safety mechanism, to make sure you’re always alert.