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Aerophagia (AIR-oh-FAY-jee-uh)
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• Belching
• Gas
 
 
Definition: A condition that occurs when a person swallows too much air. Causes gas and frequent belching.

Common Misspellings: Airophagia

Related Resources:

What Causes Gas?
More about swallowing air which can cause gas.

Elsewhere on the Web:

Aerophagia
Suggests reasons for swallowing too much air.

Gas
Explains what may increase aerophagia, and offers some treatments.


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