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Is it true that a sneeze can release up to 40,000 bacteria?
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Yes, it is true. A sneeze can release up to 40,000 bacteria into the air. Sneezing is a natural process that helps clear your nasal passages of dust and other particles. When you sneeze, the forceful expulsion of air from your lungs causes tiny droplets of liquid containing bacteria to spray outwards in all directions. These droplets are then inhaled by others nearby, potentially causing them to become infected with the bacteria.