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What Are The Possible Treatments For Gag Reflex ?

I have a very sensitive gag reflex. I had a tooth extracted last week and when they were doing xrays I was gagging and while I was gagging I felt this horrible headache the worst ever on my forehead and back of head. I also get this type of
headache when I get an itchy throat and cough and keep coughing. Thanks.
Tue, 7 Jan 2014
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hi,thanks for your query.this is a normal defense mechanism that prevents foreign bodies from entering trachea.gagging can be managed by distraction techniques,relaxation,systemic desensitisation.you can have cold water rinse or a citrus chocolate prior to dental radiographic procedure which helps you a lot. hope this is helpful.
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What Are The Possible Treatments For Gag Reflex ?

hi,thanks for your query.this is a normal defense mechanism that prevents foreign bodies from entering trachea.gagging can be managed by distraction techniques,relaxation,systemic desensitisation.you can have cold water rinse or a citrus chocolate prior to dental radiographic procedure which helps you a lot. hope this is helpful.