Blount County is one of the fastest growing counties in Tennessee, increasing its population by 22 percent from 1970 to 1980, with an additional increase of 10.5 percent from 1980 to 1990. With a total population of close to 125,000 people. Maryville consists of 28,000 residents with 8,500 residing in Alcoa.
Probably nothing. But if you happen to be one of these unlucky cases, Wild said a holding in a sneeze may lead to several unhealthy situations. The risk of an injury is low but you might just be the unlucky one, Wild said. Some people may suffer from aggressive sneezes, which can cause another set of health problems.
To put it in perspective for a friend, see how high you can count during that time. Believe it or not, there actually have been people who have held their breath for even longer than 11 minutes, though. The Guinness Book of World Records has a special category for holding your breath underwater. Unlike the freedivers who practice static apnea, the Guinness guidelines allow contestants to breathe pure oxygen for up to 30 minutes prior to their attempt.