Ep17 | QFL: Why Do I Get Hiccups?

✨ Questions from Listeners: Why Do I Get Hiccups? Submit your own question at WHIMpodcast.com/contact-us✨ Laura sent in a fantastic question for today’s Questions from Listeners episode:👉 Why do I get hiccups, and what are they?If you’ve ever had hiccups, you know how annoying they can be. But what’s actually going on inside your body when they happen?In this episode, we’ll:✅ Discuss how your body breathes with the help of your diaphragm and intercostal muscles✅ Learn why nothing sucks in science (and how air really gets into your lungs)✅ Discover how a spasm in your diaphragm and closing of your vocal cords creates that “hic!” sound✅ Talk about some common hiccup triggers (like eating too fast or spicy foods)✅ Share a wild fun fact about the longest ever case of hiccupsHiccups might be annoying, but they’re also a fascinating window into how your body works!Have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? You can send it in anytime through our website—your question might be featured in a future episode!🎧 Tune in now to explore the science of hiccups💡 Enjoying What’s Happening Inside Me?If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend or leave us a review—it helps more curious kids and families discover the show! 🌟 👉 Visit us at WHIMpodcast.com to:Send in your own question for a future episodeGrab free learning resourcesStay up to date on new releasesThanks for listening, learning, and exploring what’s happening inside YOU! 🩺✨