Abstract
Purpose of Review: Singultus or hiccups (HU) is a common, usually temporary, event. Its potentially serious consequences are often overlooked. This review explores published evidence describing HU burden (clinical, economic, and quality of life [QoL] consequences) across patient populations. Recent Findings: Literature review identified 81 articles (including 57 individual case reports). We extracted relevant information to better understand the burden of HU and to identify knowledge gaps for future study. Summary: HU are physiologic events that can complicate existing medical conditions and treatments regardless of duration. Relatively short episodes can have devastating consequences in patients who have pre-existing conditions. HU appear to impact physical and psychological health, diminish QoL, increase healthcare resource use, and increase costs. A better understanding of HU burden is needed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 113 |
Journal | Current oncology reports |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2019 |
Keywords
- Burden of illness
- Hiccoughs
- Hiccups
- Morbidity
- Singultus
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology