Why do burps make noise?

George Saffouri, University of California, Riverside, The Conversation
Posted 4/21/24

Burping is a normal part of everyday life. Burps happen when air from your stomach travels back up your food tube – called an esophagus – to your mouth. Air gets into your stomach during activities like eating or drinking.

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