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  2. Pharyngeal reflex - Wikipedia

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    The gag reflex involves a brisk and brief elevation of the soft palate and bilateral contraction of pharyngeal muscles evoked by touching the posterior pharyngeal wall. Touching the soft palate can lead to a similar reflex response. However, in that case, the sensory limb of the reflex is the CN V (trigeminal nerve). In very sensitive ...

  3. Nasopharyngeal airway - Wikipedia

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    An NPA is often used in patients who are conscious or have an altered level of consciousness [6] where an oropharyngeal airway would trigger the gag reflex. [7] [8] The use of an NPA is contraindicated when there is trauma to the face, especially the nose or if there is a suspected skull fracture. [9]

  4. List of reflexes - Wikipedia

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    Periroral reflex: when a finger is placed at the angle of the mouth and struck, or the nasolabial fold is stroked, mouth closure is induced via CN VII [1] Pharyngeal reflex — also known as the gag reflex. Photic sneeze reflex — a sneeze caused by sudden exposure to bright light.

  5. Oropharyngeal airway - Wikipedia

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    Oropharyngeal airways are indicated only in unconscious people, because of the likelihood that the device would stimulate a gag reflex in conscious or semi-conscious persons. This could result in vomiting and potentially lead to an obstructed airway. Nasopharyngeal airways are mostly used instead as they do not stimulate a gag reflex.

  6. Coma - Wikipedia

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    Gag reflex: The gag, or pharyngeal, reflex is centered in the medulla and consists of the reflexive motor response of pharyngeal elevation and constriction with tongue retraction in response to sensory stimulation of the pharyngeal wall, posterior tongue, tonsils, or faucial pillars.

  7. Bulbar palsy - Wikipedia

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    Dysphagia, dysarthria, flaccid paralysis, muscle atrophy, drooling of saliva, reduced or absent gag reflex Bulbar palsy refers to a range of different signs and symptoms linked to impairment of function of the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX), the vagus nerve (CN X), the accessory nerve (CN XI), and the hypoglossal nerve (CN XII).

  8. If You Notice This One Thing While You're Eating, Talk to ...

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    Your doctor will discuss your symptoms and medical history and complete a medical exam, which usually includes an oral and neck exam, Dr. Abu-Ghanem says. Then, they may refer you to a ...

  9. Russell's sign - Wikipedia

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    The condition generally arises from the patient's knuckles making contact with the incisor teeth during the act of inducing the gag reflex at the back of the throat with their finger(s). [ 3 ] This type of scarring is considered one of the physical indicators of a mental illness , and Russell's sign is primarily found in patients with an eating ...