How to Easily Cure Hiccups

Hiccups are annoying, but easy to cure using the following method. Young children will find this a fun solution to hiccups. No messy swallowing, no frightful thoughts, no loud noises - just a few seconds to restful breathing.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A helpful bystander to act as your assistant. Depending on where you are(and your confidence in this procedure) this could be anyone from an older child to passerby.

1. Select someone to assist you. For young children I would suggest a parent or caregiver, someone they trust. For adults who have previously used this method almost anyone can be used to assist.

2. Face your assistant. Instruct your assistant on the following steps. It is very helpful to have a calm, reassuring person acting as your assistant.

3. Plug your ears. Using your assistant's finger tips gently press the ear flaps to the ear canal. You should adjust your assistant's finger tips to assure a snug fit around the ear canal.

4. Hold your breath for 20 - 30 seconds. I would suggest taking a normal breath first. Taking in a large breath could immediately cause a hiccup.

Tips & Warnings

• The first time you try this it may be difficult to approach someone for assistance, but the next time will be much easier. I have received assistance from complete strangers!
• The compression should NOT be painful. Gentle pressure is all that is required.

[FeatheredShaft]

on 12/20/2008 I have used this mehtod on someone with a BAD case of hiccups and it really does work - GREAT ARTICLE!

[waiting4rain]

on 12/20/2008 I can't wait until I have a case of hiccups so I can try this!