This Is Why You Should Never Hold In A Sneeze

Doctors have issued a warning after an Englishman ruptured his throat trying to stifle a sneeze.

The 34-year-old did the damage trying to stop a sneeze by pinching his nose and closing his mouth, according to The Hamilton Spectator.

“When you sneeze, air comes out of you at about 150 miles per hour (241km/h),” said Dr. Anthony Aymat from London’s University Hospital Lewisham.

“If you retain all that pressure, it could do a lot of damage and you could end up like the Michelin Man with air trapped in your body.”