Hello,
Adenoids hyperplasia can cause obstructive sleep apnea and mouth breathing,but it causing gag reflex in adults is unheard.Causes of hyperactive gag reflex may be postnasal drip or cranial nerve compression esp glossopharyngeal and vagus nerve.It can also occur in in muscle diseases such as severe myasthenia gravis, or as a temporary result of anesthesia.
Pls discuss these possibilities with your doctor.
Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep us posted on how you are doing.
Hi,
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Adenoids are lymphoid tissue in the neck. Adenoids which enlarge can cause blockade of airflow through the nasal passages leading to mouth breathing.
It is not really known if they can cause sensitive gag reflex. Acid reflux is a common cause of gag reflex.
Please discuss this issue with an experienced ENT doctor. Do keep us posted!