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In Health / High School | 2014-04-06

Why does scaring someone help get rid of hiccups?

Asked by Alesha

Answer (3)

Hiccups are caused by not having enough air. Scaring some one causes them to take a deep breath getting more air and stopping the hiccups. Not 100% sure that's right though.

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

Scaring someone can interrupt the muscle contractions that cause hiccups by resetting the diaphragm muscle. ;

Answered by EmilyJeanStone | 2024-06-18

Scaring someone can interrupt the cycle of involuntary diaphragm contractions that cause hiccups by prompting a sudden deep breath. This deep inhalation may help reset the diaphragm and stop the hiccups. However, this method may not work for everyone, and there are other techniques available.
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Answered by EmilyJeanStone | 2024-12-22

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