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How Can Gag Reflex Be Stopped?
Hi I have been gagging alot recently and there are times i gag almost more than 30-50 times per day while there are other times i gag a 20 times a week or so. I dont know how to stop it and i dont know whether it is worse than it actually is. Is there a way to stop it? It is just gagging and no nausea or anything else that goes alot with it
P.S. the reasons i gag are if i brush my teeth, if im conciously or unconciously anxious, and if i think, taste or smell something disgusting
P.S. the reasons i gag are if i brush my teeth, if im conciously or unconciously anxious, and if i think, taste or smell something disgusting
Mon, 3 Sep 2018
Hi
Seems more in relation with anxiety and nervousness, rather than systemic issue. Still, an evaluation through indirect laryngoscope with an ENT specialist is strongly recommended here.
Primary relief with deep breathing exercises, avoidance of dryness of throat through use of pepper and ginger.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
Seems more in relation with anxiety and nervousness, rather than systemic issue. Still, an evaluation through indirect laryngoscope with an ENT specialist is strongly recommended here.
Primary relief with deep breathing exercises, avoidance of dryness of throat through use of pepper and ginger.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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