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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. Laryngospasm - Wikipedia

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    When gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the trigger, treatment of GERD can help manage laryngospasm. Proton pump inhibitors such as Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant), Esomeprazole (Nexium), and Lansoprazole (Prevacid) reduce the production of stomach acids, making reflux fluids less irritant.

  4. Retching - Wikipedia

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    Retching (also known as dry heaving) is the reverse movement (retroperistalsis) of the stomach and esophagus without vomiting. [1] It can be caused by bad smells or choking, or by withdrawal from certain medications, or after vomiting has completed.

  5. Pseudobulbar palsy - Wikipedia

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    Gag reflex may be normal, exaggerated or absent; ... Treatment. Since pseudobulbar palsy is a syndrome associated with other diseases, treating the underlying disease ...

  6. Cricopharyngeal spasm - Wikipedia

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    The ENT specialist to perform a throat examination (search for lesions, inflammation, signs of reflux, nerve issues, sinister causes etc.). Complementary examinations can also be prescribed. The psychiatrist to assess the root causes, elaborate an appropriate treatment and follow the progresses.

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    Symptoms of alcohol poisoning include confusion, inability to walk, lack of coordination, trouble staying awake, vomiting, delayed or absent gag reflex, slow heart rate and breathing, incontinence ...

  8. 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.

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