Sit upright and avoid lying flat
Take slow, deep breaths
Walk around gently
Sip warm water
Try a warm compress on the chest or upper abdomen
Burp by drinking a small amount of carbonated beverage slowly, if it helps you burp
Avoid swallowing air by eating slowly and not using straws
Avoid carbonated drinks, chewing gum, and smoking
Try gentle stretching or yoga poses
Massage the upper abdomen gently
Use an over-the-counter anti-gas medicine like simethicone if appropriate
Eat smaller meals and avoid trigger foods
Seek urgent medical care if the chest pain is severe, persistent, or comes with shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, dizziness, or pain spreading to the arm, jaw, or back