Cough hiccups what's going on

Cough and hiccups may be related to dietary factors, psychological factors, gastroesophageal reflux, etc.

1. Dietary factors such

as eating too much irritating food may stimulate the respiratory tract and cause cough. In addition, eating more gas-producing food may cause increased pressure in the stomach, which may be manifested as hiccups.

2. Psychological factors such

as anxiety, tension and other emotional states may lead to shortness of breath, which may lead to cough and hiccups.

3. Gastroesophageal reflux

acid or gastric contents reflux to the esophagus and throat may stimulate the throat mucosa and cause cough reflex. At the same time, this stimulation may also affect the diaphragm and cause hiccups.