Letter to the Editor

Pneumonia Presenting as Singultus

Authors: Steven D. Burdette, MD, Mark A. Marinella, MD, FACP, CNSP

Abstract

Singultus (“hiccups”) is a common complaint in the emergency department (ED). The causes are extensive, but most cases of singultus are caused by conditions that are not of clinical significance.1–4 However, we present a case of community-acquired pneumonia presenting as singultus.

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2. Kolodzik PW, Eilers MA. Hiccups (singultus): review and approach to management. Ann Emerg Med1991;20:565–573.
 
3. Schreiber LR, Brown MR, et al. Hiccups due to gastroesophageal reflux. South Med J 1995;88:217–218.
 
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