{"podcast":{"title":"Do you really know?","slug":"do-you-really-know-452837","podcast_index_feed_id":452837,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/BABA9565245847","website_url":"https://play.acast.com/s/do-you-really-know","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/5a6092be-8378-11ec-8ca0-87b363989aa5/image/dd3e32fcf38e89a4ff5450f949b43abf.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Bababam","episode_count":2977,"summary":"You’ve heard about it, but do you really know it? In 3 minutes, we help you understand the true meaning behind the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines. After listening, you will really know for sure.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-24T02:23:23.146277+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-you-really-know-452837"},"episode":{"title":"Is holding back a sneeze dangerous?","slug":"is-holding-back-a-sneeze-dangerous","published_at":"2026-07-11T03:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-you-really-know-452837/is-holding-back-a-sneeze-dangerous","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-you-really-know-452837","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BABA1202401118.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BABA1202401118.mp3","summary":"Whether it's a matter of courtesy or preventing the spread of germs, it's not uncommon for people to hold back a sneeze. When this happens, the intercostal muscles contract strongly, but without the release of air if the nose is pinched or the mouth is closed. However, sneezing is a natural bodily reflex designed to expel dust, microbes, or any other irritating substances from the nasal cavity. Our respiratory system comes equipped with a filter lining the airways. Dust and allergens, for instance, are wrapped in mucus and propelled by vibratile cilia. Sneezing, coughing, or blowing your nose helps expel this mixture, effectively cleansing the respiratory passages. So are you saying that sneezing is important? What kind of consequences are we talking about? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What's the best way to choose my toothpaste?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is it a good idea to sleep with my pet?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How did flat Earth conspiracy theory start?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 9/12/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Whether it's a matter of courtesy or preventing the spread of germs, it's not uncommon for people to hold back a sneeze. When this happens, the intercosta…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":263,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/do-you-really-know-452837/episodes/is-holding-back-a-sneeze-dangerous/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-you-really-know-452837/is-holding-back-a-sneeze-dangerous.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}