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[Pathophysiology and treatment of hiccup]
Sławomir Budrewićz1, Małgorzata Góral, Ryszard Podemski
1Katedra i Klinika Neurologii AM 50-420 Wrocław, ul. Traugutta 118.
Przeglad Lekarski
|April 29, 2003
Abstract:
Hiccup is defined as involuntary, paroxysmal inspiratory movements of the thoracic wall, together with contraction of the diaphragm and additional respiratory muscles. The clinical problem is connected mainly with pathological chronic hiccup. The authors discuss pathophysiology of hiccup and diagnostic possibilities, as well as various therapeutical options.