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we cannot control it when suddenly expel air from the nose and mouth due to irritation of the nostrils. we have to keep handkerchief on the nose and mouth

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When you sneeze, billions of germs are forced out of your nose and mouth - a handkerchief (or even your hand) keeps you from spreading your germs to everyone else.

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