Hold your breath for 10 to 20 seconds
Sip cold water slowly
Drink water quickly from the far side of a glass
Swallow a teaspoon of granulated sugar
Gargle with ice water
Breathe into a paper bag for a short time
Pull your knees to your chest
Lean forward to compress the chest
Bite on a lemon
Suck on a piece of ice
Eat a spoonful of peanut butter
Try the Valsalva maneuver
Distract yourself with slow, steady breathing
Avoid carbonated drinks
Avoid eating too quickly
Avoid very hot or very cold foods
Stop smoking
Limit alcohol
Try to relax and reduce stress
Seek medical care if hiccups last more than 48 hours
Seek medical care if hiccups interfere with eating, sleeping, or breathing