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 swallow
Drink water from the far side of a glass
Suck on a lemon wedge
Eat a small piece of dry bread
Avoid carbonated drinks
Avoid eating too quickly
Stop eating if you are very full
Relax and slow your breathing
Seek medical help if hiccups last more than 48 hours