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Possible Remedy for Excessive Belching: Singing
Newser • • health
Key Points:
- A new study from China suggests that singing therapy may reduce excessive belching caused by supragastric belching, a rare disorder where air is rapidly sucked into and expelled from the esophagus.
- In the study, 72 participants were split into two groups: one sang short Chinese folk songs three times daily for a week, while the other performed standard belly-breathing exercises.
- Results showed that 72% of the singing group reduced their belch frequency by at least half after seven days, compared to 39% in the breathing group, with benefits persisting a month later.
- Participants who sang also reported greater improvements in quality of life, according to the American Gastroenterological Association.
- However, an external expert criticized the study for lacking key diagnostic tests and not addressing psychological triggers, calling for more rigorous research.
