when you have the hik up'swhat works better breathing in and out or holding your breath? ~.~
2007-03-11 14:45:58 · 10 answers · asked by Lindsay B 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Spoon full of sugar (dry) has never failed my family.
2007-03-11 15:23:56 · answer #1 · answered by Sadi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-03-11 22:47:17 · answer #2 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.)
2007-03-11 21:50:56 · answer #3 · answered by paramedicguy_au 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put a pencil between your teeth, like a horse holds the bit, and drink water. Works every time.
2007-03-13 11:51:30 · answer #4 · answered by bugs280 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try them both,and find out for yourself. But drinking a sweet liquid works better. Try that too.
2007-03-11 21:57:32 · answer #5 · answered by Amy Beware 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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
2007-03-11 21:55:50 · answer #6 · answered by jp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Standing on your head with a mouthful of water and gargling always works.
2007-03-15 18:19:22 · answer #7 · answered by Lost Poet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-03-12 10:31:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try drinking water or get some one to give u a fright
2007-03-15 21:44:34 · answer #9 · answered by hope 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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
2007-03-12 19:16:36 · answer #10 · answered by Firefighter_2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋