1. Acupuncture is more effective for the treatment of hiccup of the excessive type, and not very effective for the deficient type.
2. During the development of acute and chronic diseases, the on-set of continuous hiccups belongs to the "exhaustion of stomach" and is a sign of aggravation of the condition.
3. In case of mild hiccups, it can be stopped by sneezing induced by paper touching of the nose or shifting of attention.