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Can the epiglottis cause you to gag?

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

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.

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Answered 11/6/2013

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