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Achoo Syndrome is characterized by uncontrollable sneezing after sudden exposure to bright light such as the sun.

Jun 6, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: Achoo Syndrome is characterized by uncontrollable sneezing after sudden exposure to bright light such as the sun.

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