Question 1

can a rubber dam make you gag?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have a stong gag reflex, yes. Especially of the rubber dam is placed on a posterio tooth.

Question 2

gagging when i smoke cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

Cigarettes: I suggest you don't smoke.... for many reasons!

Question 3

why do i start to gag when i cough?

Accepted Answer

Reflex: Coughing increases your intra abdominal pressure, decreases the pressure in the chest when you breath in. Sometimes this induces reflux acid to come up into the esophagus.  You may induce a gag reflex like this or from thick mucus.
That types of spasms can be a part of a particular illness called pertussis that you could get checked for.

Question 4

can the epiglottis cause you to gag?

Accepted Answer

Epiglottis ; gagging: Hello. Manipulating you base of tongue, uvula, tonsils or epiglottis will probably cause gagging. There is a rich supply of sensory receptors in this region that helps our body sense the pathway of food. If it feels altered, gagging will occur which protects our airway.

Question 5

whenever i get sick and i cough i gag?

Accepted Answer

Gag relex: You may have an easily stimulated gag reflex.

Question 6

i'm having digestion troubles and gagging?

Accepted Answer

Sure we can help...: ...but you're going to have to be more specific as to your symptoms, signs, medical conditions, drugs tried, tests performed with results in order to get a directed response.

Question 7

how could i make my self puke without gagging?

Accepted Answer

Why would you?: The gag is actually part of a neural reflex and involves the road to your lungs being blocked off with your epiglottis(top part of your voice box0, so vomit does not get aspirated. Acid in the lungs, bad.

Question 8

will start to gag when i first get my retainer?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: But even if you do, your body will soon get used to the feeling of having the retainer and those gagging sensations will go away.

Put your new retainer in and make sure to take lots of deep, slow breaths and tell yourself it is ok.  Your brain can help you with this.

Question 9

i've been gagging for no reason. what's going on?

Accepted Answer

Well: Well really need more information. You have had some studies done. Why and when?  Your sinus could be the issue if you are having a lot of drainage. Your could have acid reflux so change your diet. More healthy foods water and exercise. Start there

Question 10

i'm gagging hungry but scared to eat food is stuck?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenterologist: If you are unable to swallow &amp; feel as though food is getting stuck,need to get tests to rule out any lesion
How long is this problem?
see a doctor/gastroenterologist.

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Whenever i get sick and i cough i gag?

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I'm having digestion troubles and gagging?

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How could i make my self puke without gagging?

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Will start to gag when i first get my retainer?

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I've been gagging for no reason. what's going on?

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I'm gagging hungry but scared to eat food is stuck?

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