Objective: Gagging is a problem for many dental patients, as well as patients undergoing
medical procedures, such as intubation. Research to date on the gag reflex has been limited …

The human oral cavity is comprised of a variety of mechanosensitive structures likely
involved in food texture perception. However, studies evaluating oral tactile acuity are often …

Background Acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) is a complex clinical syndrome with various
aetiologies. If untreated, AFP may lead to death due to failure of respiratory muscles. Tick …

The gag reflex, also known as the pharyngeal reflex, is an involuntary reflex involving
bilateral pharyngeal muscle contraction and elevation of the soft palate. This reflex may be …

Introducción. El reflejo nauseoso es un mecanismo de protección que impide que alimentos
y agentes no deseados penetren en la vía aérea inferior. Usualmente, hace parte del …

Objetivo. Evaluar el valor diagnóstico del reflejo nauseoso en pacientes con disfagia
orofaríngea neurogénica y en pacientes sin ella. Materiales y métodos. Se trata de un …

Background: A patient sought treatment at a prosthodontics practice for obstructive sleep
apnea with a mandibular advancement device. Case Information: Because of a hyperactive …

Проблемът с повишената чувствителност в устната кухина, при който пациентите
трудно понасят чужди тела като зъболекарското огледало, денталните филми и …

Background It is advisable to clean the palate and tongue thoroughly during oral care to
protect against nosocomial infections. However, improper cleaning may cause nausea. To …

Gagging is a physiologic reaction that is protective in nature. Gagging is commonly seen
during dental procedures, and patients who have a sensitive gag reflex can be a challenge …