Dear Doc, It has been more than 20 days for I am unable to sneeze. The problem started ever since my co-worker playfully hit hard on my belly just after I had lunch. The stomach pain persisted for 1.5 days. I am a person who normally sneezes 2-3 times a day. But since that fateful day the nerves in my nose trigger a sneeze sensation but my lungs get stuck, thereby stopping sneeze on its tracks. The function of sneeze is to release any dust particles at 320 kmph, I've learnt. Due to my inability to sneeze would there be any grave consequences on my health? Also, could you please give me tips on how to induce sneeze. I tried dusting the house, inhaling black pepper powder but in vain. Or will time heal and the body self-repair? Kindly reply asap as I'm very anxious. Thank you. -Jitendra Gaglani 28 Yrs old, Teacher from Mandaveli, Chennai.