Hold your breath for 10–20 seconds, then exhale slowly
Sip cold water slowly
Drink water from the far side of a glass
Swallow a teaspoon of sugar
Swallow a teaspoon of peanut butter
Breathe into a paper bag for a few breaths
Gargle with cold water
Pull your knees to your chest and lean forward
Press gently on your diaphragm
Stick out your tongue and gently pull it forward
Squeeze your nose shut and swallow
Eat a small piece of dry bread or crushed ice
Try a quick scare or sudden distraction
Repeat a slow breathing pattern until the hiccups stop
Seek medical help if hiccups last more than 48 hours