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The Science and Remedies of Hiccups
TLDR Hiccups are caused by the diaphragm spasming and the epiglottis closing suddenly, and can be triggered by various factors such as overeating, eating spicy food, and stress. There are various methods to cure hiccups, including mental distraction and breathing techniques, but persistent hiccups may require medical treatment.
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00:00
Chuck Bryant tries to give himself hiccups by drinking a carbonated beverage, but fails.
03:25
Hiccups can last from a few minutes to a few hours, and there are medical terms for hiccups that last longer than 48 hours or a month.
07:18
Hiccups are believed to be a relic from our ancient past and may have been used by fetuses as a form of respiration before their lungs were fully developed.
10:46
Hiccups are caused by the diaphragm spasming and the epiglottis closing suddenly, and can be triggered by overeating, eating spicy food, smoking, drinking, rapid temperature changes in the stomach, stress, and mental illness.
14:13
There are various methods to cure hiccups, including mental distraction, stimulating the nasopharynx, and interrupting the respiratory cycle through breathing techniques or drinking water quickly.
17:23
There are various medical treatments for persistent hiccups, including antipsychotics, medical marijuana, and even a digital rectal exam, but it is advised to see a doctor if hiccups last for 48 hours or more.
20:39
Charles Osborne had hiccups for 68 years, estimated to be around 430 million hiccups, while Jennifer Me hiccuped for five weeks in 2007 and Jamie Mosley hiccuped for eight months.
24:03
The host concludes the episode by asking listeners to send in funny things and hiccup remedies via email.
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