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What are some effective methods to get rid of hiccups?
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disolve half a teaspoon of sugar on the middle of your tongue without sucking on it. this forces you to breathe differently so you don't choke on the granules and the sugar itself does something to relax the diaphragm which is the muscle that causes hiccups when it goes into spasm. don't do it if you're diabetic though.
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BOO!
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stop breathing 4 10 sec.
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DRINK water
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For a baby: stick a piece of thread on his/her forehead.. For an adult: hold your tongue for a minute, or let someone scare you, or drink water or hold your breath for a minute.. In extreme cases seek medical attention :)
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eat a spoonful of peanut butter
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