Thursday, April 17, 2008

Hiccups

Hic! Hic!... Ever wonder where that noise comes from? Blame it to your diaphragm. A sudden rush of air onto the lungs -like swallowing an air while eating- can irritate you diaphragm and can cause hiccups. An involuntary spasm you might say. Typically it last for few minutes.

Here is a home remedy that will help remove a hiccup.




Here are some simple ways to get rid of it too:
a. Hold your breath as long as you can and then exhale slowly. Slow, deep breathing may also solve the problem.
b. Plug fingers in your both ears. Ask someone to help you to drink the water... Make sure that you don't remove fingers from both ears. Your hiccups will be cured in 5-10 minutes or even lesser time.

If the attack persist for an hour or more,consult a doctor.

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