The habit or condition of swallowing air, often causing bloating, discomfort, and digestive problems.
From aero- (air) + -phagia (eating or swallowing, from Greek phagein). This medical condition was named in the late 19th century when doctors recognized the unusual habit.
Aerophagia reveals how the body can betray us in unexpected ways—some people unconsciously swallow air when anxious, creating painful gas bubbles without realizing they're doing it.
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