The medical term for excessive air swallowing, aerophagia literally means ‘air eating.’ If your child is complaining of tummy aches and pains, check to see if their belly is bloated. Does their ...
Some people habitually swallow air, called aerophagia. They're usually unaware they do this, and the cause is often anxiety-related. The gas swallowed is composed mainly of oxygen and nitrogen. Most ...
Dr. Budden is Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Ore., and Medical Director, Pediatric Development Program, Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital ...