ERIC Number: EJ734859
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-0145-4455
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Behavioral Treatment of Chronic Belching Due to Aerophagia in a Normal Adult
Cigrang, Jeffrey A.; Hunter, Christine M.; Peterson, Alan L.
Behavior Modification, v30 n3 p341-351 2006
Aerophagia, or excessive air swallowing, is a potential cause of belching, flatulence, bloating, and abdominal pain and may contribute to a worsening of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. A limited number of published reports of aerophagia treatment indicate that behavioral methods may be of benefit. A case report is presented describing the behavioral treatment of chronic belching due to aerophagia in an adult female. The collaborative application of single-participant design research helped identify open-mouth, diaphragmatic breathing and minimized swallowing as an effective intervention. Belching frequency was reduced from an average rate of 18 per 5-minute interval during the baseline period to 3 per 5-minute period after treatment. Results were maintained at an 18-month follow-up. Recommendations for the use of a brief treatment protocol with adults referred for chronic belching or other GI complaints attributed to aerophagia are discussed. (Contains 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Pain, Behavior Modification, Adults, Females, Intervention, Outcomes of Treatment, Case Studies, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
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Language: English
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