Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system

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Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« on: May 07, 2008, 03:46:57 PM »
Why does the sun make some people sneeze?

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Re: Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2008, 04:09:05 PM »
I dunno but its annoying :(
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Re: Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2008, 05:55:27 PM »
Does anyone know the science behind this? It has been puzzling me for years.

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Re: Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2008, 05:35:51 AM »
Why does the sun make some people sneeze?
Cosmic dust.
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Re: Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2008, 06:27:01 AM »
I know someone that does the sun sneeze thing.  It's weird.

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Re: Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2008, 06:28:55 AM »
It works with most bright lights - and for some people even just a shock (Boo!).

I did that to my mate once, got a huge torch and jumped out in front of him and shined it in his eyes.

He had the photo-whatsit-reaction - he punched me.

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Re: Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2008, 06:33:40 AM »
The Photon Sneeze Syndrome.   :)

There is a strain of goats who faint at a loud noise.

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Re: Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2008, 08:18:08 AM »
Apparently, if you jump up scare someone, it cures cancer.
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Re: Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2008, 04:56:32 PM »
Apparently, if you jump up scare someone, it cures cancer.

I thought that was for AIDS.

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Re: Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« Reply #10 on: May 09, 2008, 06:25:29 AM »
The cure for AIDS is a quick shot of intrawebs.

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Re: Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« Reply #11 on: May 09, 2008, 06:46:20 AM »
The cure for intrawebs is a quick shot of AIDS.
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Re: Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2008, 04:03:19 AM »
The cure for intrawebs is a quick shot of AIDS.
interesting logic, now we can say we have a cure to any affliction on thes fourms!

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Re: Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« Reply #13 on: May 12, 2008, 01:34:54 PM »
Why does the sun make some people sneeze?
Your eyes water when you see the bright sun. This causes (mucus or tears in your nasal passage) you sneeze.

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Re: Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2008, 01:36:45 PM »
Apparently, if you jump up scare someone, it cures cancer.

You just made the baby Jesus cry.
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Re: Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« Reply #15 on: May 14, 2008, 09:27:11 PM »
I'm allergic to dyhydrogen-oxide. :( It makes it real hard to get my fix every day.
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Re: Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« Reply #16 on: May 14, 2008, 09:29:25 PM »
I'm allergic to dyhydrogen-oxide. :( It makes it real hard to get my fix every day.
Being allergic to water seems quite impossible. Sorry.

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Re: Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« Reply #17 on: May 15, 2008, 03:30:20 AM »
I'm allergic to dyhydrogen-oxide. :( It makes it real hard to get my fix every day.
Being allergic to water seems quite impossible. Sorry.

There are currently 6 people here in the UK allergic to water. Its a rare condition but does exist. they can still drink it, but it causes their skin to blister if they touch it.
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Re: Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« Reply #18 on: May 15, 2008, 03:41:57 AM »
I'm allergic to dyhydrogen-oxide. :( It makes it real hard to get my fix every day.
Being allergic to water seems quite impossible. Sorry.

There are currently 6 people here in the UK allergic to water. Its a rare condition but does exist. they can still drink it, but it causes their skin to blister if they touch it.

I remember reading about that in health and social care. Not a fun condition....
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Re: Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« Reply #19 on: May 15, 2008, 09:08:45 AM »
Yes it is!  :D
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Re: Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« Reply #20 on: May 15, 2008, 03:47:06 PM »
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photic_sneeze_reflex

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The probable cause is a congenital malfunction in nerve signals in the trigeminal nerve nuclei. The fifth cranial nerve, called the trigeminal nerve, is apparently responsible for sneezes. Research suggests that some people have an association between this nerve and the nerve that transmits visual impulses to the brain. Overstimulation of the optic nerve triggers the trigeminal nerve, and this causes the photic sneeze reflex (persons familiar with data cable insulation issues would understand this undesigned stimulus as "crosstalk").

Another theory suggests that tears leaking into the nose through the nasolacrimal duct are a cause of the photic sneeze reflex. The speed of the reflex seems to favor the first theory, as it happens much too quickly for tears to be generated and drain into the nose. In addition this sneeze reflex can be brought on by a sudden inhaling of cold air or a strong flavor such as a strong mint gum. This implies an overstimulation of any nerve close to the trigeminal nerve can cause the sneeze reflex.
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Re: Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« Reply #21 on: May 15, 2008, 03:51:09 PM »
I'm allergic to dyhydrogen-oxide. :( It makes it real hard to get my fix every day.
Being allergic to water seems quite impossible. Sorry.

There are currently 6 people here in the UK allergic to water. Its a rare condition but does exist. they can still drink it, but it causes their skin to blister if they touch it.
If you cn't arrgue ?both sides, ou undderstand neither

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Re: Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« Reply #22 on: May 15, 2008, 03:59:27 PM »
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photic_sneeze_reflex

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The probable cause is a congenital malfunction in nerve signals in the trigeminal nerve nuclei. The fifth cranial nerve, called the trigeminal nerve, is apparently responsible for sneezes. Research suggests that some people have an association between this nerve and the nerve that transmits visual impulses to the brain. Overstimulation of the optic nerve triggers the trigeminal nerve, and this causes the photic sneeze reflex (persons familiar with data cable insulation issues would understand this undesigned stimulus as "crosstalk").

Another theory suggests that tears leaking into the nose through the nasolacrimal duct are a cause of the photic sneeze reflex. The speed of the reflex seems to favor the first theory, as it happens much too quickly for tears to be generated and drain into the nose. In addition this sneeze reflex can be brought on by a sudden inhaling of cold air or a strong flavor such as a strong mint gum. This implies an overstimulation of any nerve close to the trigeminal nerve can cause the sneeze reflex.

Thanks.

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Re: Solar rays and their effects on the human immune system
« Reply #23 on: May 15, 2008, 04:00:32 PM »
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photic_sneeze_reflex

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The probable cause is a congenital malfunction in nerve signals in the trigeminal nerve nuclei. The fifth cranial nerve, called the trigeminal nerve, is apparently responsible for sneezes. Research suggests that some people have an association between this nerve and the nerve that transmits visual impulses to the brain. Overstimulation of the optic nerve triggers the trigeminal nerve, and this causes the photic sneeze reflex (persons familiar with data cable insulation issues would understand this undesigned stimulus as "crosstalk").

Another theory suggests that tears leaking into the nose through the nasolacrimal duct are a cause of the photic sneeze reflex. The speed of the reflex seems to favor the first theory, as it happens much too quickly for tears to be generated and drain into the nose. In addition this sneeze reflex can be brought on by a sudden inhaling of cold air or a strong flavor such as a strong mint gum. This implies an overstimulation of any nerve close to the trigeminal nerve can cause the sneeze reflex.

I go with the first theory.  The reflex does seem instantaneous.