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What Causes Hiccups After Laughing In An Infant?

My 19 month old baby boy when he gets to laughing really hard he gets the hiccups and sometimes throws up. He has a lot of drainage and seems like he has allergies. we have asked about this and Dr s say nothing!! should I be concerned and can I do anything to help him???
Fri, 12 Dec 2014
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Hi...what you quote is common in children of this age. But if laughter is inducing cough in him, then it is a matter of concern as it indicates a wheezing or hyper sensitive airways disease. If this is not happening you can be rest assured.
Regards - RR. Sumanth
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What Causes Hiccups After Laughing In An Infant?

Hi...what you quote is common in children of this age. But if laughter is inducing cough in him, then it is a matter of concern as it indicates a wheezing or hyper sensitive airways disease. If this is not happening you can be rest assured. Regards - RR. Sumanth