Stop Hiccups in Just 40 Seconds!
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- Published: May 15,
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Can’t stop hiccups and seeking out home remedies?
You’re in the right post! Today, I’ll show you the easiest and most effective remedy—I always use—to stop hiccups in just 40 seconds!
Disclaimer
This article does not provide medical advice from a doctor or qualified professional. It is based on my personal experience and commonly known methods.
If your symptoms persist or you have any concerns, please consult a medical professional.
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How to Stop Hiccups
How to Stop Hiccups
1. Inhale slowly for 10 seconds
1. Inhale slowly for 10 seconds
First, take a deep breath in over 10 seconds until your lungs are completely full.
If you inhale too quickly, you won’t be able to last the full 10 seconds—so start slowly and adjust your pace to inhale and fill your lungs for exactly 10 seconds.
2. Hold your breath for 15 seconds
2. Hold your breath for 15 seconds
After inhaling for 10 seconds, hold your breath for 15 seconds.
If you hiccup while holding your breath, start over from the beginning.
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3. Exhale slowly for 10 seconds
3. Exhale slowly for 10 seconds
After holding your breath for 15 seconds, sloooowly exhale for 10 seconds.
4. Inhale for 5 Seconds (Fill Your Lungs)
4. Inhale for 5 Seconds (Fill Your Lungs)
Finally, inhale slowly for 5 seconds until your lungs are completely full.
Later, exhale sloooowly, not rapidly.
If you made it this far without hiccuping—congrats, it’s done!
You may realize that those frequently caused hiccups that wouldn’t stop… are now gone!
Disclaimer
If your hiccups do not stop after repeated attempts or last for more than 48 hours, there may be an underlying medical condition. If your symptoms persist or you have any concerns, please consult a medical professional.
Why Hiccups Happen—and How They Stop?
Why Hiccups Happen—and How They Stop?
In most cases, this breathing technique can stop hiccups—but why does it work?
In the following sections, I’ll explain what causes hiccups and why this method helps stop them.
What causes hiccups?
What causes hiccups?
Hiccups occur when the diaphragm spasms suddenly, producing the characteristic “hic” sound (Mayo Clinic, 2023). These spasms are involuntary, meaning they cannot be intentionally started or stopped.
Common reasons for hiccups:
- alcohol consumption
- eating too quickly
- overeating
- drinking carbonated beverages
- swallowing a lot of air when you eat or drink
(Hartford HealthCare, 2024; Cleveland Clinic, 2024)
How do hiccups stop?
How do hiccups stop?
Since hiccups are caused by spasms of the diaphragm, stopping those spasms can help stop the hiccups. (This applies to common, temporary hiccups—not those caused by underlying medical conditions.)
The breathing technique explained in this post is effective in stopping them. By inhaling, holding your breath, and then exhaling, the level of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in your blood increases, which helps stimulate the nerves (HiccAway, 2024).
This process relaxes the diaphragm, allowing the hiccups to stop.
Interestingly, according to Guinness World Records, an American man named Charles Osborne had hiccups for an incredible 68 years, from 1922 to 1990.
If you’d like to learn more about hiccups, check out the following TED-Ed video!
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Quick Summary
Quick Summary
In this post, I introduced a breathing technique that can stop hiccups in just 40 seconds.
For common, temporary hiccups, this method is highly effective. However, if your hiccups are caused by an underlying condition, medical attention may be necessary. It is important not to underestimate persistent hiccups (longer than 48 hours), as they are not normal transient hiccups (episodes lasting seconds or minutes). As Thurrott (2025) notes,
“If your hiccups last longer than 48 hours, it could be a sign of something more serious,” said Wahid Wassef, MD, a gastroenterologist at Banner–University Medicine.
Check out the case report of persistent hiccups here (Quiroga, J. B., García, J. U., & Guedes, J. B. (2016). Hiccups: a common problem with some unusual causes and cures. National Library of Medicine)
If your hiccups last longer than usual or occur frequently, be sure to consult a medical professional.
Here’s a quick summary of the breathing technique introduced in this post:
Breathing Technique to Stop Hiccups
1Inhale slowly for 10 seconds
2Hold your breath for 15 seconds
3Exhale slowly for 10 seconds
4Inhale for 5 Seconds (Fill Your Lungs)
Disclaimer
This breathing technique is intended for common, temporary hiccups. If your hiccups last longer than 48 hours, there may be an underlying medical condition. If your symptoms persist or you have any concerns, please consult a medical professional.
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