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n. - Swallowing air (usually followed by belching and discomfort and flatulence).

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  • Swallowing air, known as aerophagia, can also be a major cause of abdominal pain, and may also lead to a swelling of the abdominal area, as well as frequent belching.
  • Pardon had told him not to worry about it, it was just aerophagia.
  • There are many causes of abdominal bloating, including overeating, excessive gas buildup, lactose intolerance, a food allergy, air swallowing (aerophagia), irritable...
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