0
What are the similarities and differences of a sneeze and a cough?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
sneeze reflex is very much like the cough reflex
first; an amount of air is inspired, epiglottis closses to trap the air in the lung
then; muscles contract forcefully while lastly; the sudden open of glottis so that the air under the high pressure is rapidly explodes outward.
those are the similarities in cough & sneeze.
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoThe difference is that when you sneeze your nasal passages push out air and when you cough your lungs push inward.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What are the similarities and differences of a cough and a sneeze?
The difference is that when you sneeze your nasal passages push out air and when you cough your lungs push inward.
What are the similarities between cough and sneeze?
best answersneeze reflex is very much like the cough reflexfirst; an amount of air is inspired, epiglottis closses to trap the air in the lung then; muscles contract forcefully while lastly; the sudden open of glottis so that the air under the high pressure is rapidly explodes outward.those are the similarities in cough & sneeze.
How are colds and the flu usually passed?
sneeze sneeze and cough cough
Can animals get hicupps can they sneeze and can animals cough?
I am not sure about hiccups but animals to sneeze and cough
What is an explosive and sudden release of air through the mouth?
A cough or sneeze.
How fast does a sneeze travel compare to a cough?
a sneeze is about 39 MPH to 100 MPH is a cough
You get a shocking feeling when you cough or sneeze?
depends on how you sneeze or cough if you sneeze and plug your nose and the same time then you might have a chance in blowing your ear drum!
What is the antonym for sneeze?
COUGH!
What do you do if you have to sneeze or cough and cannot leave the food prep area?
Sneeze/cough into a napkin or your sleeve then promptly wash your hands.
What do you do if you cough or sneeze into your hands?
If you accidentally sneeze or cough into your hands, then you should wash your hands immediately to prevent the spread of germs.
Do hamsters sneeze or cough?
Actually, they sneeze AND cough--they can do both. However, this only happens when they are sick. **Taken from: http://www.giveusahome.co.uk/database/hamsterfaq.htm
What could cause a person to cough or sneeze when a cat is near?
Allergies could cause a person to cough or sneeze whenever a cat is around them.
