Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Health: [header] How to suppress the gag reflex [title] Numb your soft palate. [step] When an object touches the soft palate, it can trigger the gag reflex. Use an over-the-counter (otc) throat-numbing spray like chloraseptic to desensitize your soft palate.

Ending1: You should maintain your gag reflex to prevent a gag response. By covering your mouth, you can find temporary relief in things like this : [substeps] Soft palate covers the tonsils, so you cannot feel anything uncomfortable or distracting. Ending2: Keep your mouth closed while you use this spray. If you don't hear a warning sound of the spray, don't use it. Ending3: Aspirin can usually be placed in the frontal sinus cavity where the throat is located. [substeps] Use the mouth guard to cover your mouth. Ending4: Alternatively, you could gently apply a topical otc analgesic with benzocaine using a cotton swab. The effects should last for about an hour, and your palate will be less reactive.

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