Everyone has their own signature sneeze...

With allergy season in full swing – it’s time to perfect your sneeze...  

Everyone seems to have their own style – but some of them are downright startling. If you’re a high-volume sneezer – the Wall Street Journal has a few techniques that can take the edge off:

1. Use a thick handkerchief instead of a tissue. The fabric muffles the sound.

2. Hold your breath right before the onset of a sneeze. That can possibly interrupt the body's coordinated reflex.

3. Cough simultaneously as you sneeze. This also lessens the reflex while decreasing the volume.

4. Clench your teeth and jaw, which suppresses the sound. Keep your lips open to prevent air-pressure buildup.

5. Put your index finger at the base of your nose and push up slightly. This can suppress a sneeze or reduce its severity.

If you’re the type that plugs your nose when you feel a sneeze coming on – DON’T DO THAT! Plugging your nose increases the internal pressure in the airway and can cause larynx fractures, ruptured eardrums, voice changes, bulging eyeballs, bladder incontinence, and more.