Sucking on ice, eating a small amount of food, and resting with the head propped up are some ways to relieve dry heaving. Dry heaving is retching or going through the motions and sensation of vomiting ...

Dry heaving, or retching, is a sensation involving gagging and forceful, vomiting-like contractions. Older adults may experience dry heaving for various reasons. Dry heaving differs from vomiting in ...