air swallowing

(redirected from air ingestion)

air swallowing

the intake of air into the digestive system, usually involuntarily, during eating, drinking, or chewing of gum. Air swallowing may also be an effect of anxious behavior. The problem occurs commonly in infants as a result of faulty feeding methods.

air swallowing

The excessive swallowing of air, which is usually an unconscious act that occurs during normal eating or drinking or is associated with other conditions.
Aetiology Anxiety, rapid eating or drinking of one’s food, chewing gum, smoking, or poorly fitted dentures. 
Clinical findings Abdominal bloating, belching, flatulence.

air swallowing

Voluntary or involuntary swallowing of air. It occurs involuntarily in infants as a result of improper feeding. Adults may swallow air during eating or drinking.
See also: swallowing
Mentioned in ?
References in periodicals archive ?
A sprue that's not kept full will increase slag, dross and air ingestion and produce inconsistent mold filling times.
Sewer gating: garbage in, garbage out
The fuel system is dependent on' ZERO air ingestion at the engine, and a vacuum leak will cause air ingestion 99.
Soar high with shadow PM
In the past, consumers purchased disposable liners because they were the only solution to reducing air ingestion during infant bottle feeding.
Baby care: Elizabeth Christie, CEO of Avent America Inc., on how shifting consumer purchasing patterns are affecting the baby care market. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial)

Medical browser ?
Full browser ?