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What is Aerophagia (Swallowing Air)?
Excessive and repetitive air swallowing, resulting in burping, bloating and flatulence symptoms. It can be caused by psychological reasons, habits, or using machines that assist in breathing (CPAP machines).
Typical Symptoms of Aerophagia (Swallowing Air)
- Stressed over daily life
- Abdominal bloating after meals
- Nausea or vomiting after eating
- Abdominal bloating
- Frequent burping
- Passing gas more than usual
- I have been told my breathing stops for brief periods while sleeping
- Mental stress and physical fatigue
Diagnostic Questions for Aerophagia (Swallowing Air)
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you feel stressed or unhappy about going to work or school?
- Do you have abdominal bloating after meals?
- Do you experience nausea or vomiting after eating?
- Are you experiencing abdominal bloating?
- Do you burp frequently?
Treatment of Aerophagia (Swallowing Air)
Treatment mainly involves lifestyle and habit changes. A speech therapist can help with behavior modification therapy. If caused by a CPAP machine, a better-fitting mask may help.
Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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