sternutaphobia
Sternutaphobia is the fear of sneezing.
Fear of sneezing
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
5/10
common triggers
Hearing or witnessing someone sneezing
Feeling the sensation of needing to sneeze
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to sneezing triggers
risk factors
- • Traumatic sneezing-related event
- • Underlying anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Limited historical documentation, often observed in individuals with general anxiety disorders
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