[ElijahLynn]

From the article:

> SSMI (Supra-SupraMaximal Inspiration), as the medical profession’s predilection for abbreviations has it, boils down to a simple breathing exercise. First, exhale completely, then inhale a deep breath. Wait 10 seconds, then—without exhaling—inhale a little more. Wait another five seconds, then top up the breath again. Finally, exhale. Generally, you will find that your singultus is gone.

> ...the SSMI technique is just a more sophisticated take on the old folk remedy that poses that the cure for hiccups is simply to hold your breath.

[jonwest]

I find that breathing out until completely out of air, holding that for 5-10 seconds, then breathing as deeply as possible and holding that for 5-10 seconds stops hiccups every time. Anecdotal of course but works for me.

[Tagbert]

that makes sense. I’ve always had the best results by slow controlled breathing. The control seems to interrupt the spasms of the hiccup.