why do your cheeks hurt so bad after blowing too hard? Like a balloon?

Question

Just tried to blow up a balloon and it’s been like 15 minutes and my cheeks are still in a lot of pain. Got me wondering why this happens.

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Answer 1

It’s called windburn, and it’s a form of skin irritation. When you blow air out forcefully, it can dry out the skin on your face and make it feel tight and sore.