Composition and therapy for treatment of gag reflexes
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for controlling a gag reflex in a patient.
1. A method for controlling a gag reflex in a patient, the method comprising:
providing a composition consisting essentially of sodium chloride and citric acid in a ratio of 3:1 by volume; and
administering a therapeutic amount of the composition to the patient by contacting a top surface of the patient's tongue with the therapeutic amount of the composition,
wherein the composition is in a powder form.
2. The method of claim 1 , comprising a step for delaying an oral procedure by a delay of less than 20 seconds after administering the therapeutic amount of the composition to the patient.
3. The method of claim 1 , comprising a step for commencing an oral procedure within 12 hours after administering the therapeutic amount of the composition to the patient.