Holding the Breath Technique for Hiccups

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Teacheroftheyear (Pennsylvania, US) on 11/05/2014:
5 out of 5 stars

Contracted a seemingly intractable case of hiccups lasting a few minutes until I tried this remedy. Took a few breaths at first, but didn't hold the final one long enough. Tried the method again, two deep breaths and exhales followed by another deep breath; hold while the diaphragm is inflated. Hold breath until you cannot hold any longer.

A+ Remedy for a quick dispensing of the hiccups.

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Brigitte (Winterhaven, Fl) on 07/18/2012:
1 out of 5 stars

I tried this 3 times and it didnt work.

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Sandy (Eastern Shore, Virginia) on 08/14/2010:
5 out of 5 stars

Right before my very eyes this stopped my husband's torturous hiccups instantly! (2+1 breathe and hold) This is his second round of cisplatin. First time he had a few hiccups everyday and they went away. Last night he had them for well over an hour to no avail. Thank you so very much.

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Kj (Virginia, USA) on 06/14/2010:
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I had to respond and agree with this post! I tried this, and after having the hiccups 5 times today, they were gone instantly - if only I knew this trick earlier haha! Thanks so much!!

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Jopa (Paradise, California) on 01/14/2010:
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My girlfriends son has had chronic hiccups since before birth. He gets them at least once a week. Often a bout of laughter triggering an episode. This helped immediately.

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Nina (Sofia, Bulgaria) on 12/27/2009:
5 out of 5 stars

hiccups

holding breath, pinching the nose and swallowing and breathing in more and swallowing again a few times.

Worked 1st time.

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Theo (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) on 11/20/2009:
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I've discovered this also works for hiccups:

1. Sit down on ground.
2. Put your head between your knees.
3. Hold breath for as long as you can.

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Nicole (New York, Ny) on 10/19/2009:
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Wow this really does work I just tried this and my hiccups were gone instantly. Just make sure you're not sucking in your stomach otherwise you won't be breathing through with your diaphragm.

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Rachel (Bronx, NY) on 06/21/2008:
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Hello, I wanted to add that the 2+1 BREATH method for hiccups which requires you to take three deep breaths, and then on the third breath, hold it as long as you can, as described by Jess works. I had the hiccups and the above method cured them immediately. Thanks again earth clinic (and Jess)!

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Chelsie (Nashville, TN) on 05/08/2008:
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I hate the hiccups and upon getting them this afternoon, I quickly looked up this technique on EC.com --I am quite relieved to say, yes, it worked!!
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