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health advisory Hospital Health care 2007-11-14 16:20:56

when you have the hik up'swhat works better breathing in and out or holding your breath? ~.~

Answer:

Spoon full of sugar (dry) has never failed my family.

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Numerous home remedies for hiccups exist. The reason that these remedies are thought to work is that carbon dioxide build-up in the blood will stop hiccups, which is what happens when you hold your breath. If the vagus nerve that runs from the brain to the stomach is stimulated, hiccups can also be alleviated (this is what is happening when you drink water or pull on your tongue).

Try these methods at home:

Hold your breath.

Drink a glass of water quickly.

Become frightened.

Use smelling salts.

Pull hard on your tongue.

Place one-half teaspoon of dry sugar on the back of your tongue. (You can repeat this process 3 times at 2-minute intervals. Use corn syrup, not sugar, in young children.)

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i found out that what works better that is get a glass of water while standing up touch your chin to your chest and drink the water from the glass that way. lol it works

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Try them both,and find out for yourself. But drinking a sweet liquid works better. Try that too.

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Holding my breath works for me. Some say breathing in and out of a paper bag is effective, as you're breathing in carbon dioxide. Taking a drink of water sometimes helps. Hiccups are a contraction of the diaphragm muscle located just under the chest. If you have frequent or prolonged hiccups, it's best to seek medical advice from a doctor. There are a lot of home remedies that sound silly, but some people swear by them. The only time I've ever had hiccups was when I laughed too hard or swallowed a lot of air.

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im not really sure why this works but try holding your nose and drinking water. its uncomfortable at first but its not that bad, it should clear up you hick up's.

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as gross as this sound drinking pickle juice. the vinegar in it neutralizes the acid in your stomach and makes your hick ups go away.

it always works for me hope it works for you

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Put a pencil between your teeth, like a horse holds the bit, and drink water. Works every time.

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Standing on your head with a mouthful of water and gargling always works.

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try drinking water or get some one to give u a fright

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