Dexamethasone to prednisolone rotation relieved hiccups in colorectal cancer patient continuing teleworking during anticancer therapy

Abstract

Key Clinical Message We present a case of chemotherapy‐induced hiccups that were alleviated by steroid rotation. Hiccups are often overlooked, but they have an impact on the patient's quality of life. In the COVID‐19 era, web‐based teleworking has become an important tool, hiccups during a teleconference should be noted as a concern for patients.

Keywords

• colorectal cancer
• dexamethasone
• hiccups
• prednisolone
• steroid rotation
• teleworking