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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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...


