You hiccup * hic*
No hiccups are simply your diaphragm being irritated.
Yes, an elevated diaphragm can cause coughing. This can happen when the diaphragm is irritated or weakened, leading to spasms or difficulty in breathing. In some cases, this can result in a persistent cough as the body tries to clear the airways.
What are Hiccups?Hiccups are involuntary spasms of the diaphragm muscles that draw air into the lungs. Hiccups occur when the diaphragm becomes irritated, causing it to contract suddenly and involuntarily. As the diaphragm contracts, the opening between the vocal cords (glottis) snaps shut, causing the hiccup sound. Hiccups are usually caused when the nerve that extends from the neck to the chest is irritated (the phrenic and vagus nerves).
When breathing in, or inhaling, the diaphragm contracts, or tightens. When exhaling, or breathing out, the diaphragm expands, or loosens.
It contracts (and moves downward).
It becomes domed.
Adjusting the diaphragm adjusts the amount of light entering the objective.
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People hiccup because the diaphragm becomes irritated and pulls down and makes the person take a sudden breath of air.
From an involuntary spasm of your diaphragm
It increases.
Smoking can weaken the muscles of the diaphragm, making it harder for the diaphragm to contract and expand properly. This can lead to decreased lung function and difficulty breathing over time.