Hi, occasionally I get an itch in my throat that makes me feel like gagging. I avoid gagging by deep breathing, coughing, and drinking water. This happens about once every few weeks, but sometimes it happens twice that day. The episode only lasts about a minute, but is extremely uncomfortable and causing a lot of anxiety. The alternative is actually gagging, which I really don't like. I am actually considering making myself gag often to get used to the sensation. Do you know of any obvious causes and any simple cures?