Mostly, it is due to the glottis. Your diaphragm contracts first causing an intake of air. The "glottis" (the vocal part of your larynx) closes and stops the air coming in. When that air hits the glottis, which is closed, it causes the sound that you are referring to as a hiccup.
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The Respiratory System.
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Respiratory system
Hiccups, respiratory distress, and death.
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Ozone can affect both lungs and respiratory system. It is because it acts as a pollutant over the surface.
Common questions about the respiratory system include: How does the respiratory system work? What are the main organs involved in breathing? What are common respiratory conditions and their symptoms? How can lifestyle choices affect respiratory health?
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