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What is aerophagia?

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What is aerophagia?

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Aerophagia refers to air swallowing, which is one of the most common causes of bloating. In this video, integrative gastroenterologist Robynne Chutkan, MD, explains some of the activities that could cause you to swallow air, rather than breathe it.

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