Parents Are Obsessed With This Straw From Shark Tank That Gets Rid of Hiccups Instantly

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Who among us hasn’t gone to desperate lengths to get rid of the hiccups? We hold our breath, gulp glasses of water while lying upside-down, pull our tongue, swallow spoonfuls of sugar, huff into paper bags, all the while convincing ourselves that these home remedies might actually do the trick.

But after watching his son suck a thick McDonald’s McFlurry through a straw, a doctor developed an innovative new way to stop hiccups immediately: the HiccAway Hiccup Straw. Now, after finding success on Shark Tank and receiving a thumbs up from researchers, this instant hiccup cure has gone viral.

The hiccup straw— formally known as a Forced Inspiratory Suction and Swallow Tool (FISST)— was developed by Dr. Ali Seifi, Director of the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit at the University of Texas, to help patients suffering from hiccups while recovering from brain injuries and recent surgeries. It works by simultaneously activating the two main nerves responsible for your hiccups: the phrenic nerve, which controls your diaphragm, and the vagus nerve, which helps controls your lungs and other internal organs.

The real question is does the hiccup straw actually work? Yes! Scientists, TikTok users, and Amazon reviewers agree that the HiccAway is an effective way to get rid of hiccups instantly. In a research letter published in the journal JAMA Network Open, 90% of users favored the HiccAway over other home remedies, with no adverse effects reported. Plus, it’s equally effective on both children and adults. One Amazon reviewer wrote, “My son has had chronic reoccurring hiccups for years. When he gets the hiccups, he tells me that he needs his straw, and it works within 10 seconds! I carry this straw everywhere with me now.”

While the science behind it may sound complicated, it’s incredibly simple to use. After selecting the child or adult setting, place the HiccAway in a half-glass of water, and quickly gulp down a few sips. Repeat this process two or three times, and not only will your hiccups be gone, but you’ll feel sufficiently hydrated too.

The Hiccaway Shark Tank hiccup straw is made in the USA from BPA-free plastic and is available on Amazon for just $13. Or, opt for the four-pack so you can keep one stashed in your purse, desk, car and at home to stay one step ahead of your hiccups.

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