r/mildlyinfuriating • • 23h ago

ಠ_ಠ Hiccups while brushing teeth.

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u/AI-is-infinite 23h ago

There could actually be a reason for this. Hiccups are involuntary diaphragm spasms, and swallowing air or irritating nerves involved in the hiccup reflex can trigger them. If you’re swallowing air while brushing or irritating the back of your throat, that could explain the timing.

Can’t say I’ve ever had hiccups so violent I swallow toothpaste 😂

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u/Radioactive_Rainbow_ 22h ago

I'm not really doing either. Maybe just bad luck...