How to Control Hiccups
Hiccups can be annoying, especially when you are in a meeting or on a
date
. Hiccups are generated at the diaphragm, a thick muscle layer at the bottom of the lungs that helps us breathe. Repetitive twitching in this muscle flap causes the vocal cords to close quickly, resulting in that funny sound associated with hiccups. Most of the hiccups are benign and temporary, however recurrent hiccups need urgent attention as they can be because of more serious underlying conditions.
Things You'll Need:
Glass of water
Candy
Paper bag
1
Take few deep breaths.
2
Drink a full glass of water, avoid using soda.
3
Chew a piece of candy.
4
If these tricks do not work, keep a roomy paper bag in front of your nose and mouth and breathe in and out into it. The idea is to breathe in same air that you exhaled. Do it for a few minutes. This technique builds up the carbon dioxide in your blood which may decrease the sensitivity of the vagus nerve in the brain, the one that supplies the muscular diaphragm. Do not suffocate your self.
Tips & Warnings
Do not suffocate yourself in the paper bag.
Do not use a plastic bag as there is a higher risk of suffocation.
Avoid this technique for kids however, if needed badly, they must be assisted by an adult.
If your hiccups are not resolved, see your doctor.
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Hiccups can be annoying, especially when you are in a meeting or on a
date
. Hiccups are generated at the diaphragm, a thick muscle layer at the bottom of the lungs that helps us breathe. Repetitive twitching in this muscle flap causes the vocal cords to close quickly, resulting in that funny sound associated with hiccups. Most of the hiccups are benign and temporary, however recurrent hiccups need urgent attention as they can be because of more serious underlying conditions.
Things You'll Need:
Glass of water
Candy
Paper bag
1
Take few deep breaths.
2
Drink a full glass of water, avoid using soda.
3
Chew a piece of candy.
4
If these tricks do not work, keep a roomy paper bag in front of your nose and mouth and breathe in and out into it. The idea is to breathe in same air that you exhaled. Do it for a few minutes. This technique builds up the carbon dioxide in your blood which may decrease the sensitivity of the vagus nerve in the brain, the one that supplies the muscular diaphragm. Do not suffocate your self.
Tips & Warnings
Do not suffocate yourself in the paper bag.
Do not use a plastic bag as there is a higher risk of suffocation.
Avoid this technique for kids however, if needed badly, they must be assisted by an adult.
If your hiccups are not resolved, see your doctor.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2133690_control-hiccups.html
