The longest recorded sneezing fit lasted an incredible 976 days, or approximately 2 years and 8 months.
Donna Griffiths' Unprecedented Sneezing Fit
This extraordinary record belongs to Donna Griffiths from the UK. Her sneezing fit began in July 1981 and remarkably continued until September 1983. Multiple sources, including the Guinness World Records https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2023/8/longest-sneezing-fit-ever-lasted-over-two-years-with-millions-of-sneezes-756455.html, confirm this astonishing feat. Various articles report that she sneezed an estimated million times during the first year alone. The BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/health-42701590 and other reputable sources corroborate this information, highlighting the exceptional nature of her case.
While the exact start date varies slightly across different sources (some mention July 26th, 1981, others January 13th, 1981), the overall duration of 976 days remains consistent across all reliable reports.
Key details about Donna Griffiths' record:
- Duration: 976 days (approximately 2 years and 8 months).
- Estimated sneezes in the first year: Over 1 million.
- Record holder: Donna Griffiths (UK)
The sheer duration and estimated number of sneezes highlight the exceptional and, unfortunately, debilitating nature of this condition.
