Hold your breath for 10 to 20 seconds
Sip cold water slowly
Gargle with ice water
Swallow a teaspoon of granulated sugar
Breathe into a paper bag briefly
Pull your knees to your chest
Lean forward to compress your chest
Drink water from the far side of a glass
Bite on a lemon
Try the Valsalva maneuver
Stimulate the back of your throat with a cotton swab
Eat a spoonful of peanut butter
Suck on an ice cube
Avoid carbonated drinks
Avoid eating too quickly
Avoid alcohol and spicy foods
Relax and slow your breathing
Repeat the technique if the hiccups return
Seek medical care if hiccups last more than 48 hours