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Old 04-07-2011, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by tin-man View Post
Tommy, as I reflect on the true meaning of a hiccup, we are decidedly in accord but at different ends of the spectrum:

Description of hiccup - American HeritageŽ Dictionary
A spasm of the diaphragm resulting in a rapid, involuntary inhalation that is stopped by the sudden closure of the glottis and accompanied by a sharp, distinctive sound.

Glottis notwithstanding, both phenomena's results in a distinctive sound.

Where were we, oh yes, how much power is enough.

Onwards...

Cheers, John, AKA, tin-man
Is there anybody out there with medical training who could add to the list of influential factors? We have driver experience, environmental conditions, road or track, sneezing, flatulence, hiccuping.....anything else?
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