why do i make a weird sound when i yawn?!
Question: Why do i make a weird sound when i yawn?
Whenever I yawn, a weird noise comes out. It sort of sounds like burp, but it isn't. It's EXTREMELY embarrassing because everyone looks at you when you do it, and when you try to explain to them that it was a yawn, they just say "Oookaaayy." in a sarcastic tone. I've seen a lot of other kids make that sound, so I know I'm not alone, I'm just wondering if anyone can explain to me in a scientific, YET EASY TO UNDERSTAND, manner. It would make me feel a lot better! Thanks!
Answers:
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Burping while yawning is completely normal.. when you yawn, your diaphragm relaxes completely so that the lungs expand to full capacity. This lung expansion puts pressure on the stomach, and if there is any air trapped in there, it is squeezed out by the yawning reflex into the esophagus and out the back of the throat.
Whether or not there is air present in the stomach is based on what you've eaten and drank.. if you drink soda or haven't eaten in quite awhile, it's probably more likely to occur.
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