Achoo

Well, there is, in fact, a connection between bright light and sneezing. It has a name but you’re not going to believe it: Autosomal Dominant Compelling Helio-Ophthalmic Outburst or ACHOO Syndrome. This sneeze reflex is inherited and thought to be prevalent in approximately 24 percent of the population. The cause of it is still unknown but there are a few theories. The speculations as to the cause are somewhat technical but they all involve direct stimulation by light to nerves found in the face. This reflex does not involve mechanisms similar to allergies, and there are no known problems associated with this syndrome.With one-quarter of the population susceptible to this type of sneezing reflex, it is hard to consider it abnormal in anyone. It is simply an interesting phenomenon that occurs in many people, including me.Its also called photic sneeze reflexScientific review can be found here, http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=looking-at-the-sun-can-trigger-a-sneeze
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http://parenting.ivillage.com/baby/bhealth/0,,435d,00.html

Well, here it is family. I finally thought to look up this syndrome. It is real, it happens to 25% of the population and it is inherited!! I wonder if any other Mieska or Stock relatives have it??? Who has it in our family? Let me know. (ACHOO)