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Brushed my teeth and i cupped my hands to get some water. i inhaled a little bit and didnt cough, it felt like i swallowed it, then hiccups. am i ok?
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BOO!!!!! BOOOOO!!!: Yeah, you're OK as long as the "hiccups" go away. If they last more than a couple of hours it can get annoying and painful. There are receptors at the back of your throat and upper esophagus that, if startled, could stimulate that tick-like response. Sometimes a nerve to the diaphragm gets irritated. In any case you'll be OK. There are many supposed hiccup "cures." Some quite amusing. Try a few.
Answered 7/11/2015
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