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Aerophagia symptoms
What does air trapped in esophagus feel like!
Aerophagia, or swallowing air, is one potential side effect of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. While some amount of aerophagia is normal, the stream of air that flows into the upper airway from a CPAP device can lead to a bothersome buildup of gas in the stomach and intestines.
If you use a CPAP machine, it might help to learn about aerophagia, including how it may be related to CPAP therapy and approaches for preventing and reducing the discomfort that it can cause.
What Is Aerophagia?
Aerophagia is the technical term that describes the swallowing of air.
Everyone experiences small amounts of aerophagia throughout the day, including when eating and drinking. Aerophagia is the main way that gas enters the stomach.
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