hiccough

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Hiccough deserves to be ranked among the complications, because it is of frequent occurrence, obstinate and annoying.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Hiccough, Sugar and Vinegar Stops.—"A few drops of strong vinegar dropped on a lump of sugar and held in the mouth until dissolved, will stop most cases of hiccoughs."

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson

Hiccough is occasionally observed toward the close of grave cases, and is justly regarded as a bad symptom.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Hiccough, Home Remedy to Stop.—"Take nine swallows of cold water while holding the breath."

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson

Hiccough is a symptom due to intermittent, sudden contraction of the diaphragm.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)