Newborn babies typically get hiccups after eating. If your baby eats too much or too fast, their stomach can expand and press on the diaphragm, causing it to spasm. Other times, hiccups may be caused by gastric reflux or by taking in too much air while breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. H...
This whiskey tastes like I’m not going to work tomorrow. Credit:Maggee/Shutterstock The odds of an onset of hiccups are worsened when the beverage is gulped, since you will not only be gulping alcohol, but also a large volume of air. This sudden increase disrupts your breathing pattern and...
When we're laughing, natural killer cells that destroy tumors and viruses increase, as do Gamma-interferon (a disease-fighting protein), T-cells, which are a major part of the immune response, and B-cells, which make disease-destroying antibodies. Laughter may lead to hiccuping and coughing...
Possible cause for concern: Persistent snoring can sometimes indicate a problem – especially if accompanied by gasping, coughing, or choking at night. What to do about it: Always mention your baby's snoring to their doctor, just to be on the safe side. Your baby's doctor can check for ...