{"product_id":"2940154142646","title":"Aerophagia, (Swallowing of Air) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eAerophagia is the voluntary disorder of excessive air swallowing, which goes into the stomach.\u003cbr\u003eAerophagia is the swallowing of air indicating that air enters the gastrointestinal tract (gut) rather than the lungs.\u003cbr\u003eThe air may get retained in the esophagus and stomach temporarily and can be passed out with an eructation (belch or burp).\u003cbr\u003eAerophagia is not a serious condition but may result in gas bloating, indigestion and abdominal discomfort.\u003cbr\u003eThe most noticeable symptom though is excessive burping.\u003cbr\u003eSometimes a patient will swallow air in order to help his or her food go down into the digestive system rather than stuck in the gullet where it may cause chest discomfort or phlegm.\u003cbr\u003eThe air in the stomach or abdomen is not due the gas in fizzy drinks or fermentation by bacteria.\u003cbr\u003eThere are other causes of gas in the gut which may not have entered through the mouth with the swallowing of the air.\u003cbr\u003eThis should be differentiated with aerophagia which particularly refers to the act of swallowing air.\u003cbr\u003eGas may enter the digestive tract through carbonated beverages, bacterial action in the bowels and even some gas comes out of the bloodstream and into the gut.\u003cbr\u003eAerophagia is linked with eating too quickly, chewing gum, smoking, CPAP air pressure (if it is too high) and wearing loose dentures.\u003cbr\u003eThere are rare disorders that may be linked with aerophagia, such as an anxious behavior in those with a cognitive deficiency from birth.\u003cbr\u003eAerophagia may also interestingly happen in the setting of CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) or bi-level use if the treatment pressure is too high.\u003cbr\u003eCPAP is the delivery of pressurized air through a face mask to support the upper airway and treat sleep apnea with the air entering the lungs through the trachea.\u003cbr\u003eIn people with cervical spinal blockages, breathing in can cause air to enter the esophagus and stomach.\u003cbr\u003eExcessive air swallowing will manifest with:\u003cbr\u003e1. Excessive burping\u003cbr\u003e2. Indigestion (dyspepsia)\u003cbr\u003e3. Bloating (sensation of fullness)\u003cbr\u003e4. Excessive flatulence (uncommon)\u003cbr\u003e5. Abdominal discomfort\u003cbr\u003e6. Louder or more active bowel sounds\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosis is by the history of swallowing air. rapid eating, loose dentures, mouth breathing\u003cbr\u003eDelayed detection of aerophagia may result in gastric distension, which in turn could raise the diaphragm or induce aspiration of the stomach contents into the lungs or pneumatic rupture of the esophagus due to excessive gastric insufflations.\u003cbr\u003eAerophagia is a dangerous side effect of non-invasive ventilation (NIV), often used in treatments of respiratory disorders and cardiovascular critical care or in surgery when a general anesthetic is needed.\u003cbr\u003eAerophagia may also interestingly happen in the setting of CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) or bi-level use if the treatment pressure is too high.\u003cbr\u003ePeople with heartburn tend more likely to swallow air with CPAP use.\u003cbr\u003eThis is because of the acid of the stomach inducing the lower esophageal sphincter to relax\u003cbr\u003eAerophagia is not a serious medical disorder.\u003cbr\u003eIt should be prevented as it can produce abdominal or chest discomfort.\u003cbr\u003eTreatment measures should be directed at the underlying cause where possible.\u003cbr\u003eSome dietary and lifestyle measures are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Eating small bites of food\u003cbr\u003e2. Chewing slowly and swallowing completely before filling the mouth again\u003cbr\u003e3. People who talk for a living should take note of whether they are speaking to fast or breathing through their mouth only during talking.\u003cbr\u003eWith CPAP, it may also be essential to reduce the pressure and change the patient to a different type of treatment, such as bi-level.\u003cbr\u003eIf heartburn occurs, treatment of heartburn or GERD may be useful.\u003cbr\u003eThere are also other ways to decrease the effects of CPAP gas\u003cbr\u003eAvoid chewing gum or smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Aerophagia\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Flatulence\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Dyspepsia\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47122821382384,"sku":"2940154142646","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940154142646_p0.jpg?v=1764065653","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940154142646","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}