Shark Tank: Dr. Ali Seifi of San Antonio introduces his invention HiccAway that stops hiccups instantly

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For example, some of the less-successful hiccups of the lore include taking a sip of water backwards (and then trying not to drown), holding your breath for long periods of time (and having frequent hiccups throughout the duration). hold your breath), take a mint, cover your mouth. yourself or pull your tongue, and even gobble up a spoonful of peanut butter to help change the way you breathe and swallow.

The truth is that those ideas are mostly a waste of breath. Luckily, a San Antonio doctor has invented a device that’s supposed to provide instant hiccups relief – and his invention is attracting so much attention that he’s even got the chance. product show on a new episode of ABC’s entrepreneurial-focused reality show, Shark Tank.

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