First Aid - Hiccups

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First Aid - Hiccups - Study #1 Online Dictionary

Q1) For the common hiccups that will usually stop on their own, home remedies are generally recommended. True or False?

True

Q2) For severe, persistent hiccups (3 hours or more), see your doctor? True or False?

True

Q3) Some home remedies to treat hiccups are? Find one that works for you.

1) Hold your breath and slowly count to 10.
2) Drink a glass of water quickly.
3) Drink a glass of water slowly, breathing through your nose.
4) Pull hard on your tongue.
5) Place a teaspoon of sugar or honey on your tongue.
6) Suck on lemon wedges.
7) Sniff some vinegar. (not drink)

Q4) Hiccups are sudden, involuntary contractions of the __?__ muscle.

diaphragm

Q5) Hiccup treatment: hiccups may stop if you temporarily increase the bodies carbon dioxide level. This can be done by breathing in out of a paper bag for 2 minutes. True or False?

Q6) Hiccup treatment: one method, is to lie down, this eleviates pressure on the ___?__.

diaphragm

Q7) Hiccups affect males more often than females. True or False?

True

Q8) The sudden closure or spasm of the vocal cords (glottis) creates the hiccup sound. True or False?

True

Q9) What causes hiccups?

1) Eating too much food too quickly.
2) Drinking too fast. (gulping)
3) Swallowing too much air.
4) A sudden change in stomach temperature
5) Emotional stress or excitement.

Q10) Persistent or intractable hiccups indicate a serious health problem, and their is the need for the individual to see their doctor. True or False?

True