6 hiccup cures most recommended by experts

(STUDY FINDS) -- At some point, everyone has been ambushed by the sudden and uninvited hiccup. The involuntary contraction of the diaphragm causes your vocal cords to close briefly, producing the telltale “hic” sound.

While hiccups are usually short-lived, they often strike at inconvenient times. Many cures have been handed down for generations, ranging from quirky folk remedies — like thumping someone on the back — to more science-backed techniques, such as raising carbon dioxide levels in your blood.

To help battle these annoying occurrences, StudyFinds has compiled a list of the best cures for hiccups.

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