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 ...

Your gag reflex can prevent you from swallowing something foreign. But if it is sensitive, you may gag more often and have a hard time taking pills. Some treatments and interventions may help. Share ...

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 ...

The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI. This article is the first of two covering the management of patients with a sensitive gag reflex. Part 1 will focus on the ...

This week's clinical tip, courtesy of CDOCS, is delivered by Dr. Diwakar Kinra and is focused on helping those dental patients who have a gag reflex. Watch below to learn some of Dr. Kinra's tips and ...