Cure Persistent Hiccups
Medical Information on Treating Severe Hiccups – 48+ Hours
Info to Help Cure Persistent Hiccups
I have created this blog in an effort to help others find a cure for persistent hiccups which have lasted longer than 48 hours, and in most cases for several days.
This blog documents my experience with a severe bout of persistent hiccups that lasted 7 days, and what was finally done to cure them.
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Curing Hiccups by Holding Your Breath & Sticking Out Your Tongue
As with many home remedies for hiccups some may seem humorous or funny but this does not mean you should discount them.
The methods I am listing on the site are documented from people all over the world as their most reliable ways for curing hiccups.
This next method is another breathing exercise that uses a slight variation of the previous methods I have discussed.
Cure Hiccups by Sticking Out Your Tongue and Plugging Your Ears
- The first thing you need to do is inhale and then exhale slowly forcing all the air out of your lungs. Do this until your body automatically tries to inhale more air.
- When this happens, stick out your tongue and take a long deep breath. Inhale slowly taking as much air into your lungs as possible until you feel like you can’t hold anymore.
- Then take your hands and plug your ears with your fingers.
- Hold your breath for as long as possible. Remember not to strain yourself as this can raise your blood pressure.
- After about 30 to 45 seconds, exhale slowly. Draw out your breath as much as possible.
You will probably need to repeat this exercise several times before it cures your hiccups. If it doesn’t work after several attempts remember that there are plenty of articles on the site to help you cure your hiccups.
Be patient and do not get discouraged.
Extending Your Diaphragm, Breathing & Hold Your Breath
There are many variations of breathing exercises that can be performed to try and cure the hiccups. Another good method is to try holding one long breath to try and extended your diaphragm.
By doing this you can break the cycle of hiccups by re-syncing your diaphragm with your normal breathing pattern.
It is recommend that you are in a comfortable position when doing this and make sure not to strain yourself as this can cause an increase in blood pressure.
Holding Your Breath to Cure the Hiccups
- The first thing you need to do is take up a comfortable position. I recommend laying down flat on your back or reclining in a chair.
- Once you are comfortable slowly breathe in until you cannot hold anymore air in your lungs.
- In your mind picture the air inside your lungs pressing down on your abdomen. Visualize this and try to feel it. Doing this, attempts to extend your diaphragm to help you regain a normal breathing pattern.
- Try to hold your breath for about 30 seconds. Make sure you do not strain yourself, but do your best to hold the breath.
- Once you feel as though you cannot hold your breath any longer slowly exhale all the air in your lungs. Try to draw out the act of exhaling as this can help cure the hiccups.
You may need to repeat this exercise several times to cure your hiccups.
If this does not cure your hiccups just be patient, and try some more of the cures that are listed on this website.
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