Why can we control coughs and sneezes, but not hiccups? 2.74K viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question100.55K April 6, 2020 0 Comments Why can we control coughs and sneezes, but not hiccups? In: Biology 2 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted April 6, 2020 0 Comments A hiccup is just an involuntary muscle spasm similar to the muscle spasms you get in tour arm, leg, or back. Only difference is that air is forced out of your lungs when the diaphragm muscle contracts so the spasm is audible. You are viewing 1 out of 2 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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