Ask a doc: ‘What causes hiccups, and how can I get rid of them?' One strategy to get rid of hiccups is to hold your breath as tolerated for five or even 10 seconds, a doctor said. Although there are no clinical trials on home remedies , Loafman noted that some patients have found some benefit from several of the methods. When it comes to the age-old tactic of "scaring someone" out of their hiccups, Loafman said that is folklore and probably doesn’t work. Original article source: Ask a doc: ‘What causes hiccups, and how can I get rid of them?'

Source: Fox News February 20, 2024 00:05 UTC