<s>[INST] Why do I have uncontrollable gagging? Ive had it for about a year and every morning I wake up, I gag when i brush my teeth, blow my nose, or eat. Im hungry when I wake up and its a pain that I cant eat. The only thing I can do to satisfy my hunger is drink. [/INST] Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. This is a normal defense mechanism that prevents foreign bodies or any irritants from entering trachea. Gagging can be managed by distraction techniques, relaxation, systemic desensitization and sometimes you can also use topical anesthetic to numb that area. Gagging can also be caused by fear, be confident and remove the fear from your mind. I hope my answer will help you take care. </s>