Abstract: Objective To observe the effect of facilitation techniques of breathing combined with acupuncture on post-stroke hiccup.Methods 68 post-stroke hiccup patients were divided into 2 groups, 34 cases in each group. The observation group was treated with the facilitation techniques of breathing combined with acupuncture, while the control group was treated with acupuncture only. The two groups were evaluated on the 3rd and 7th day after treatment. Results The total efficacy was higher in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Facilitation techniques of breathing may release the post-stroke hiccup.

Key words: facilitation techniques, acupuncture, hiccup