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'''Aerophagia''' (var. '''aerophagy''') is a condition that occurs when a person swallows too much air, which . The air goes to into the stomach. It causes and intestines causing abdominal bloating and frequent , belching , flatulence, discomfort and may cause pain.

Aerophagia is associated with activities that cause one to swallow air while chewing gum, smoking, drinking carbonated drinksbeverages, eating too fast, wearing loose dentures, and [[Positive airway pressure|CPAP]] air pressure (if it's too high) and wearing loose denturestherapy. In people with cervical spinal blockages, inhaling can cause air to enter the esophagus and stomach. Aerophagia associated with CPAP therapy is a condition that usually arises when patients are new to the therapy, or when there has been a recent increase in the prescribed CPAP pressure. The condition usually subsides on its own as patients adapt to the CPAP therapy. In cases where it doesn't the prescribing physician may lower the patient's pressure or have the patient switch to a bilevel (BiPAP) machine. Temporary relief of the symptoms of aerophagia may be achieved by exercise or by drinking carbonated water. Patients undergoing CPAP therapy should consult with their medical care providers when experiencing the symptoms of aerophagia.