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The curious case of the nonburpers

The curious case of the nonburpers

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For those with retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction, daily life can be miserable, with symptoms such as bloating and chest pain. But a simple Botox injection can help

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Can you imagine not being able to burp at all? In this episode of
Science Quickly, we dive into the little-known but surprisingly
serious “no burp” syndrome known as retrograde cricopharyngeus
dysfunction (RCPD). Otolaryngologist Robert Bastian, who
co-authored the paper that first defined RCPD in 2019, explains
what causes this unusual condition and how it can make daily life
miserable. But relief can come from an unexpected source: a Botox
injection that gives patients the chance to “learn” how to burp—an
experience many describe as life-changing. Recommended Reading:
Explore a collection of articles and resources about RCPD by Robert
Bastian E-mail us at sciencequickly@sciam.com if you have any
questions, comments or ideas for stories we should cover! Discover
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Pierre-Louis, Fonda Mwangi, Sushmita Pathak and Jeff DelViscio.
This episode was edited by Alex Sugiura, with fact-checking by
Shayna Posses and Aaron Shattuck. Our theme music was composed by
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