Hold your breath for 10 to 20 seconds
Sip cold water slowly
Gargle with ice water
Swallow a teaspoon of sugar
Breathe into a paper bag briefly
Pull your knees to your chest
Lean forward and compress your chest
Bite on a lemon
Drink water from the far side of a glass
Try the Valsalva maneuver gently
Distract yourself and relax your breathing
Eat a spoonful of peanut butter
Suck on a piece of ice
Avoid carbonated drinks and very hot or spicy foods
Seek medical help if hiccups last more than 48 hours or keep returning