How did we come to say something courteous to someone after they’ve sneezed

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How did we come to say something courteous to someone after they’ve sneezed - sh.itjust.works

How/why did saying things like bless you or gesundheit start? And when?

I always thought we should say excuse me like if we farted or burped. I do say that after sneezing sometimes.