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Curious Kids: Why do burps make noise?

  • Written by George Saffouri, Assistant Clinical Professor of Health Sciences, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, University of California, Riverside
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Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

Why does burping make noise? – Henry E., age 8, Somerville, Massachusetts

Burping is a normal part of everyday life.

Burps happen when air from your stomach...

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