• logicbomb@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      I wouldn’t be surprised if the increased blood pressure could cause a brain aneurysm to rupture. So, that’s similar to your head exploding.

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      6 months ago

      With nowhere to escape, the pressure ripped through the soft tissue, and although rare and unusual, they say others should be aware of the danger.

      Trapping a sneeze could also damage the ears or even rupture a brain aneurysm, they warn in journal BMJ Case Reports.