Sit upright or walk gently
Sip warm water
Try deep, slow breathing
Avoid lying flat
Avoid carbonated drinks
Avoid chewing gum
Avoid eating too quickly
Avoid large meals
Avoid gas-producing foods
Use an over-the-counter antacid if appropriate
Use simethicone if appropriate
Try a warm compress on the chest or upper abdomen
Gently massage the upper abdomen
Seek urgent medical care if chest pain is severe, new, persistent, or with shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, dizziness, or pain spreading to the arm, jaw, or back