Stop drinking alcohol
Sip cold water slowly
Hold your breath for 10 to 20 seconds
Swallow a teaspoon of sugar
Breathe into a paper bag briefly
Gargle with cold water
Eat a small piece of dry bread
Suck on ice chips
Sit upright and relax your breathing
Avoid carbonated drinks
Do not lie flat
Wait for the hiccups to pass
Seek medical help if hiccups last more than 48 hours or you have trouble breathing, chest pain, or vomiting