Charles Osborne (hiccups), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Date of Birth: 18-Dec-1894
Place of Birth: Missouri, United States
Date of Death: 01-May-1991
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Charles Osborne (hiccups)
- A hiccup (also spelled hiccough) is an involuntary contraction (myoclonic jerk) of the diaphragm that may repeat several times per minute.
- The hiccup is an involuntary action involving a reflex arc.
- Once triggered, the reflex causes a strong contraction of the diaphragm followed about a quarter of a second later by closure of the vocal cords, which results in the "hic" sound. Hiccups may occur individually, or they may occur in bouts.
- The rhythm of the hiccup, or the time between hiccups, tends to be relatively constant.
- A bout of hiccups generally resolves itself without intervention, although many home remedies are often used to attempt to shorten the duration.
- Medical treatment is occasionally necessary in cases of chronic hiccups.
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