Belching

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  • Normal belching: air ingestion from rapid eating, carbonated beverages, gum chewing, smoking
  • Excessive belching: aerophagia (air swallowing, often subconscious)

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DDx

  • Normal belching: air ingestion from rapid eating, carbonated beverages, gum chewing, smoking
  • Excessive belching: aerophagia (air swallowing, often subconscious)

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Last updated: December 1, 2014