The main purpose of a gag reflex is to contract the throat to prevent a person from choking. A gag reflex is a natural response. However, in some people, the gag reflex may be oversensitive. In these ...

You may be able to overcome a sensitive gag reflex with gradual practice. In the meantime, using certain techniques may help you swallow pills or undergo dental work. The gag reflex, also called the ...

Acupuncture can be timesaving in patients with severe gag reflex. Acupuncture has a nearly instant effect in controlling the gag reflex in eight out of ten patients. Acupuncture can reduce the ...

How to supress gagging during a strep test A simple technique can help stifle patients' gag reflex. To stifle the gag reflex while performing a strep test, start at the superior tonsillar pillar next ...

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