Swallowing Air

Many people suffer from gas pain when they are under stress. Stress makes you sigh and breathe more deeply, taking in more air than you need. The excess air comes out in belching and flatulence. Reducing sources of stress and learning to relax may help reduce stress-related hyperventilation and air swallowing.

These other tips may also help you to reduce excessive air intake:

• Eat smaller, more frequent meals.
• Eat slowly.
• Drink out of cups and glasses, not cans and bottles.
• Sip fluids—don't gulp.
• Avoid drinking through a straw.
• Reduce your intake of beer and carbonated beverages.
• Eliminate or cut down on smoking, gum chewing and other habits that promote air swallowing.