[Dysphagia] oversensitive gag

[chris_claire at bigpond.com (Chris and Claire Langdon)]

Any other neuro signs/symptoms for this patient?  

Claire
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cindy Wheeler" <cindywheeler@gmail.com>
To: <dysphagia@b9.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 3:19 AM
Subject: [Dysphagia] oversensitive gag


> I have a patient who recently underwent a dilation procedure for
> tracheal stenosis.  She now gags/coughs violently on everything she
> tries to eat/drink.  Her MBS was normal.  Any ideas on how to
> 'desensitize' a hyperactive gag reflex?
> 
> Cindy Wheeler
> 
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