Some Remedial Measures for Hiccups

Even though hiccups are a very common thing the causes for such kind of thing is still unknown but some of the known reasons by which we get affected are:

-eating too fast
-swallowing air
-drinking too fast
-nervousness or anxiety
-neurological problems
-consumption of alcohol
-changes in temperature
-interference in the sleeping pattern

Some of the remedies which will help cure your hiccups instantly are:

- While pinching your nose start swallowing at least 10-20 sips of water while holding your breathe all the time. This would help you cure your hiccup problems
-By swallowing 1 or 2 tsp sugar at least three times may prove to be effective
-Munching a dry piece of bread very slowly
-Sucking on to a lemon slice
-Having peanut butter also helps as it is sticky and helps in your breathing pattern
-Holding your breathe and counting till 10 may also help
-Breathing into a paper bag
-Drinking pineapple juice also helps
-A short exercise to get the hiccup out of your system by bending forward and applying pressure on your chest
-Gulping stuff down your system also helps be it water, juice, vinegar as it helps in clearing the airways
-There are products in the market which help in getting rid of the hiccups
-By getting a cough or a sneeze
-Taking a hot shower
-Chewing a gum
-Having ice bags on both sides of your throat
-If your hiccups last for more than the stipulated time period may be an hour or so, the first thing to do is to get a check up done from your doctor

Posted by smith on Nov 20 2008 under gamespaceserial.com | edit


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