Question 1

what is chronic gagging symptom of?

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Gagging: Chronic gagging is due to a hypersensitivity on the pharynx. You could try to anesthetize the area to stop the feedback loop of feeling like there is something there. You can try viscous lidocaine. Your doctor can write for it. It is 2% solution. If this does not work you can try gabapentin. You will need a prescription for this and a doctor's visit. Good luck. Feel better.

Question 2

what is a \gag reflex?

Accepted Answer

Normal reflex: Gag reflex is a normal reflex where stimulation of the back of the throat will provoke choking and gagging. This reflex is often absent in patients with severe neurological injury (stroke) or head injuries.

Question 3

what is a sensitive gag reflex? how do you cure it?

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Reactive soft palate: The Hyperactive Gag Reflex (HGR) is the body's reaction to stimulation of the soft palate or posterior pharynx, usually by food.  This typically results in vomiting and possible malnutrition.  The cause if an excessively sensitive glossopharyngeal nerve or oversensitive area postrema in the brain (the nausea center).  In 2017 the most effective treatment is desensitization of the reflex.

Question 4

what is a mouth gag retractor used for?

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Never heard of this.: I think you are asking about lip and cheek retractors. These are used to keep the lips and cheeks off of the teeth and are commonly used for anterior bonding, photos, whitening and sometimes for impressions. There are no gags used commonly in dentistry that I am aware of.

Question 5

what is causing me to gag when i eat? it happens with multitudes of food: steak, tacos, sandwiches, etc. (anything i have to chew.)

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Gag: A myriad of things may lead to your symptoms. You have to see your doctor who may order a modified barium swallow to discern a cause.

Question 6

can anyone explain what is the difference between gag reflex and overactive gag reflux?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Gag reflex prevents us from chocking on foods.  If your gag reflex effects your ability to swallow normal foods or liquids then see your doctor.

Question 7

my 20m old has an ear infection and is on antibiotics. non stop sneezing today and when he lies down to sleep he is gagging? what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Symptom care: Most of your issues are likely a viral cold with a secondary ear infection.  The antibiotics very likely won't touch the cold symptoms. So symptom care is the only thing you can do. I have found that nose suctioning makes kids more angry than anything. However, taking the kid into a shower with you, as steamy as an be, for 10-15 minutes can help the snot flow out so they feel better and sleep bett.

Question 8

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 9

gagging when i smoke cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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.

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