human
I've heard that if you have a hiccup you should swallow some air. Is that true?
assistant
It is not advisable to try to forcefully swallow air in order to stop a hiccup, as it can be harmful and cause vomiting or choking. Instead, the best way to get rid of a hiccup is to take deep breaths and hold them for a few seconds. This will help relax the diaphragm, which is the muscle responsible for producing hiccups.