To get rid of hiccups, several effective methods can be tried that help relax the diaphragm or interrupt the hiccup reflex: Breathing and posture techniques:

• Hold your breath for about 10 to 20 seconds, then breathe out slowly; repeat if needed.
• Breathe slowly and deeply, using measured breathing (inhale for 5 seconds, exhale for 5 seconds).
• Breathe into a paper bag (never plastic) to increase carbon dioxide levels, which may relax the diaphragm.
• Sit down, bring your knees to your chest, and lean forward to compress your chest and diaphragm.
• Use the Valsalva maneuver: take a deep breath, hold your nose and mouth closed, tighten chest and stomach muscles, hold for 10-15 seconds, then release.

Pressure points and stimulation:

• Pull gently on your tongue to stimulate nerves in the throat.
• Press on your eyes gently.
• Squeeze your nose while swallowing.
• Bite into a lemon or swallow a teaspoon of sugar to stimulate the throat.
• Apply a cold compress to your face to activate the vagus nerve.

Drinking techniques:

• Sip cold water slowly or take several quick sips in a row.
• Drink water from the far side of a glass by bending over and drinking upside down.
• Swallow crushed ice or a mixture of honey and castor oil (less common).

These remedies work by stimulating the nerves involved in the hiccup reflex or by changing breathing patterns to relax the diaphragm muscle

. If hiccups persist for more than 48 hours or interfere with eating, sleeping, or breathing, medical attention should be sought