hiccups suck

spanky

Lifer
Jun 19, 2001
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ever try to swallow some saliva, but at the same time, a hiccup comes up? then it makes u burp (the acidic kind)? hiccups blow :disgust:
 

SmackdownHotel

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May 19, 2000
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Want a quick, sure-fire way to make them stop? Take in a sudden, semi-deep breath and hold it for at least 15-20 seconds, and then let go.


9.999999999999 outta 10 times that will work. The reason is b/c the nerve that stimulates your diaphragm and other muscles need for inspiration to contract is really "finicky" and can make your diaphragm twitch. When it twitches, you start to hiccup. By holding your breath, you force the nerve to send constant signals and it straightens itself out.
 

Kadarin

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Nov 23, 2001
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What I hate is when you have a cough and have the hiccups at the same time. Can be painful... (sneezing, too..)