Hiccup or hiccough (generally pronounced "HICK-cup" (IPA: [ˈhɪ.kəp]) independent of the spelling) is an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm; typically this repeats several times a minute. The sudden rush of air into the lungs causes the glottis to close, creating the "hic" listen (help·info) noise. A bout of hiccups generally resolves by itself, although many home remedies are in circulation to shorten the duration, and medication is occasionally necessary. By extension, the term "hiccup" is also used to describe a small and unrepeated aberration in an otherwise consistent pattern. The medical term is singultus.
While many cases develop spontaneously, hiccups are known to develop often in specific situations, such as eating too quickly, taking a cold drink while eating a hot meal, eating very hot or spicy food, laughing vigorously or coughing, drinking an excess of an alcoholic beverage, or electrolyte imbalance. Hiccups may be caused by pressure to the phrenic nerve by other anatomical structures, or rarely by tumors and certain kidney disease. It is reported that 30% of chemotherapy patients suffer singultus as a side effect to treatment. (American Cancer Society) Another theory gently circulating segments of the medical community is that hiccups could be how the brain trains the lungs to breath in utero and if this is the case one could then come to the conclusion that the hiccup is a genetic tool deeply embedded withing dna structure.
Sneezing is caused by irritation to the mucous membranes of the nose or throat. It can be very bothersome, but is generally not a sign of a serious problem.Common Causes might be allergy to pollen, mold, dander, dust (hay fever)
Virus infections (common cold, upper respiratory tract infections)Drug withdrawal,Corticosteroid inhalation,
Nasal irritants such as dust and powders.Avoiding exposure to the offending allergen is the best way to control sneezing caused by allergic diseases.
Tips to reduce your exposure:
Remove pets from the home to eliminate animal dander
Change furnace filters
Use air filtration devices to reduce pollen in the air
Travel to areas with low pollen counts
In some cases, moving out of a residence with a mold spore problem may be necessary.
For sneezing not caused by an allergy, the problem will disappear when the underlying disorder is cured or treated.
Yawning is to increase blood oxygen. According to this theory, when we are feling tired or even just bored our brains cause us to yawn spontaneously in order to get a "hit" of oxygen. Yawning is thus triggered by a build-up of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood.
2007-03-07 19:24:22
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answered by Endless 2
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Hiccuping is caused by the body's attempt to correct air trapped under the solar plexus, air trapped behind lungs, or somewhere that it is not supposed to be, burping works most times to stop them. Sneezing is caused by the nasal mucus membranes feeling that they have inhaled a virus, toxin, dust, or something it doesn't want and will blow it out, sometimes when you go from dark to light it tricks the brain and sneezes can start. Yawning is caused by the brain requesting more oxygen, boredom or by seeing someone else yawn. it is truly a contagious action... I hope that helps
2007-03-07 19:00:20
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answered by bud88cynthia 3
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Hiccup - air bubbles in the stomach
Sneeze - air pollutants (i.e. bacteria, pollen, badshit) in your nasal cavity or something
Yawning - lack of O2 to the brain
Bonus: Farting - A product of digestion involves bacteria and the gasses they give off. Is combustable!
2007-03-07 18:53:07
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answered by Anonymous
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2016-09-30 09:17:25
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answered by ? 4
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2007-03-07 18:53:28
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answered by anthony s 1
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2007-03-07 18:54:31
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answered by Anonymous
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