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Aerophagia (or aerophagy) is a condition of excessive air swallowing, which goes to the stomach instead of the lungs.Aerophagia may also refer to an unusual condition where the primary symptom is excessive flatus (farting), belching (burping) is not present, and the actual mechanism by which air enters the gut is obscure or unknown. [1]
Burping is often considered a "faux pas," as it can be embarrassing and off-putting, especially in social situations. But for some, the inability to belch can be an issue that can cause discomfort.
The way I heard it, 'burp-talking' or forcing air repeatedly up and down through the esophageal valve is likely to pick up a bit of acid each time, and over time erode the poor thing til it can't do its job anymore. I used to make myself burp for fun all the time, now I have chronic heartburn.
Burping an infant involves placing the child in a position conducive to gas expulsion (for example against the adult's shoulder, with the infant's stomach resting on the adult's chest) and then lightly patting the lower back. Because burping can cause vomiting, a "burp cloth" or "burp pad" is sometimes employed on the shoulder to protect clothing.
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