Ear-splitting sneezing!

I'm afraid I'm one of those who sneezes loudly herself, like some others who have piped up here.

So I can't say anything if DH lets rip.

What does annoy me, though, is that he doesn't sneeze just the once, but at least 10 times in a row. Usually at breakfast.

Have been in fits about some of the sayings that these men come up with, and the involuntary kick which accompanies these sneezes. Gransnet can be so funny at times!

Yeo I would like to join too. I always tell DH off when he sneezes loud telling him there is no need. Strange though he can do it quietly when in church, so it is a choice to sneeze loudly when at home.

This made me laugh. The times my late husband did this. I too use to say why do you use your vocal cords when you sneeze? He never did it when he was younger, think it must be an age related thing.

My husband used to make a little, controlled noise when he sneezed, and I once said why don't you do a proper sneeze? I do wish I had kept quiet because now he lets it all out with a very loud shout at the same time! Makes me jump too and terrifies the cat.

Well I've discovered the nose hair trimmer . Men's nose hair gets too long and grows up into nasal cavity. My DH trims every few days and sneezes are getting fewer and fewer .. yayyy

Mine does that too, always has, but age seems to have made it worse. He sneezes 10 times at least and it drives me crazy

I'm all for the achoo sneezes but my DHs are like microphone loud . Honest there was no consoling our baby Gds they were sobbing for hours because it scared them so much ... grrr

How about the blasting of the car horn into that fabric hankie eh? Amazing how it can be controlled to a normal blow I n certain circumstances, unfortunately not at home! ??

Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter my DH’s sneezes come six at a time! Or more! PLEASE let me join!

Definitely only pressed post once. Will try again, once!

Definitely only pressed post once. Will try again, once!

Ive no idea why that came up twice. Ive noticed it's been happening on other threads too. A problem with the site?

Ive no idea why that came up twice. Ive noticed it's been happening on other threads too. A problem with the site?

Well I dont actually boil them maggiemaybe- I'm exaggerating!. They go in the hot 90 degree wash with other things. And he does get through about 18 a week - more if he has a cold. My tissues go in the bin too but surely that's less hygienic, hanging around in a bin with germs on?!
Its the description of cloth ones as unhygienic that got to me!
And Grandtante it seems DH is vindicated - it really is dangerous to suppress a sneeze!
I find that pressing the end of my nose (the bit between the nostrils) with my finger can ward off a sneeze sometimes but it doesn't always work!

Well I dont actually boil them maggiemaybe- I'm exaggerating!. They go in the hot 90 degree wash with other things. And he does get through about 18 a week - more if he has a cold. My tissues go in the bin too but surely that's less hygienic, hanging around in a bin with germs on?!
Its the description of cloth ones as unhygienic that got to me!
And Grandtante it seems DH is vindicated - it really is dangerous to suppress a sneeze!
I find that pressing the end of my nose (the bit between the nostrils) with my finger can ward off a sneeze sometimes but it doesn't always work!

I really should count my blessings! I don't know anyone who sneezes in the manner you all describe.

Actually, I am still trying to fathom what you mean. Are you really saying that apart from the actual sneeze, your better halves jump about yelling At shoo!?

I was told as a child that it is dangerous to repress a sneeze as you could actually burst an ear drum due to the pressure. However, pressing your tongue hard against the roof of your mouth should stop a sneeze, if you have to be very quiet.

I really should count my blessings! I don't know anyone who sneezes in the manner you all describe.

Actually, I am still trying to fathom what you mean. Are you really saying that apart from the actual sneeze, your better halves jump about yelling At shoo!?

I was told as a child that it is dangerous to repress a sneeze as you could actually burst an ear drum due to the pressure. However, pressing your tongue hard against the roof of your mouth should stop a sneeze, if you have to be very quiet.

Or there?
I love this thread!

Or there?
I love this thread!

Sorry, don't know what happened there.

Sorry, don't know what happened there.

We have complained sarahellenwhitney, but to no avail. His spreading of germs has been pointed out to him countless times but he maintains that he "can't help it". I might not be able to help throttling him.

We have complained sarahellenwhitney, but to no avail. His spreading of germs has been pointed out to him countless times but he maintains that he "can't help it". I might not be able to help throttling him.

Where do I sign up for the support group!!!?? I thought it was just my DH, he can sneeze quietly but delights in making a production. I think he has an allergy but he denies it. It's ironic as I used to suffer (but that seems to have improved over the years) and he and the in laws used to tease me!

One more member of the support group please, mine does it. I always think it is done on purpose so I ignore it now. Another irritating things is he sucks through his teeth, an irritating noise, I dont think he realises he is doing it.