It’s a universal truth that having the hiccups is annoying. Imagine getting a case of the hiccups before you have to lead a work meeting or when you’re on a date. Mortifying, right? Beyond that, some people actually suffer from chronic hiccups, which can be painful and interrupt sleep. Surely you’ve heard all sorts of ways to stop hiccuping: Drinking a paper towel-covered glass of water, holding your breath, breathing into a paper bag…Perhaps the reason why there are so many proposed remedies out there is that none of them are all that effective.
Leave it to “Shark Tank” to bring a more viable option to the masses. HiccAway is a doctor-designed straw meant to stop hiccups. This isn’t a gimmick. Per the brand, it’s scientifically proven to be effective in 92% of people who used it as a hiccup cure.
HiccAway is definitely not your average straw.
This one generates more pressure than a typical straw when you sip from it, which causes the diaphragm to lower. At the same time, it stimulates the epiglottis, which is a small, movable “lid” just above your larynx.
Your epiglottis closing suddenly is what causes the “hiccup” sound. The HiccAway straw causing the diaphragm to lower and stimulating your epiglottis is what interrupts that cycle of spasms happening in the diaphragm, also known as (drumroll) the hiccups.
Here’s what else is cool about HiccAway: It’s safe for both adults and kids and can be used every time you need it. Just be sure to wash it after each use. The straw is small, so you can bring it with you anywhere you think you might need it and it’s dishwasher-safe.
Not convinced it deserves a place in your medicine cabinet just yet? Read the reviews below from Walmart and Amazon customers who bought, tried it and say actually does work.
“This product really helps to get rid of hiccups. I get them often and this has helped to get rid of them fast!” — Jessica
“IT WORKS! My wife and I were very skeptical but it’s a must have if you have a toddler that hates hiccups or for yourself. This 1st try with my 4 year old tool less than a minute and boom GONE! A must have for any family.” — Andrew
“A couple times a year I get really bad hiccups (off and and for 2-3 days straight) I’ve tried every remedy there is to end them, swallowing peanut butter seemed to work best at about 70% of the time. I’ve had the hiccups the last two days about 7 different stints and the hiccaway has successfully stopped them every time. Sometimes I’ve had to drink 2 full glasses with the straw but eventually it works 100% of the time so far. I’d pay much more for this and am very pleased!” — Terry
“This thing is amazing. No more painful and annoying hiccups.” — Kim
“I called BS but it works! My dad has hiccups for 3 days and it stop in 1o seconds. Crazy.. worth every penny almost went to the doctor.” — Derek Fyfe
“I’ve had chronic hiccups for 40 years. They’re loud, they’re painful, they’re the bane of my existence, and the only thing that’s ever worked has been taking teeny tiny sips of water over and over for a long time. I have tried EVERY other hiccup remedy from drinking upside down to a spoonful of sugar and none of it works. When I tell you that I used this straw and it worked so quickly that I almost cried I’m not kidding. This thing is a life saver! I’m going to buy several more so I can always have one with me. It is a little tough to switch the cap from the children setting to the adult setting and it can be a pain to drain after you use it, but it’s still extremely worth it despite those tiny drawbacks (or hiccups if you will). :)” — MC
“My daughter gets hiccups A LOT! This truly works and is worth every penny. She has asked for another one for her backpack for when it happens at school. Highly recommend!” — Shannon L Flinn
