Question 1

i am 28 years old & female. i have a deviated uvula. i have only just noticed it. i have a recent diagnosis of early stage breast cancer so i'm jumpy. is it likely to be a normal thing or caused by a tumor? no issues with swallowing/ talking etc?

Accepted Answer

: Usually all abnormal findings in patients with cancer are assumed to be related to cancer until proven otherwise. In your case an ENT or ORL exam will be needed as well as brain imaging that is somewhat standard in breast cancer staging ( you might have had it already). Connecting with your primary care doc might help in case your deviated uvula was noted on exam before the cancer diagnosis.

Question 2

pressure in face, nose, upper mouth when bending over. no sinus drainage. could it still be sinusitis? i have a deviated septum, could that cause it?

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis likely: One can have a collection of mucus within the sinuses that are unable to drain leading to inflammation of the mucosal lining of the sinuses, and possibly bacterial  collection. Sinus pressure can occur due to lack of drainage and become exacerbated when bending over. Your history of a deviated septum could be adding to the difficulty with sinus drainage. See PCP for treatment.

Question 3

can having a deviated septum cause really bad post nasal drip? anytime i have a runny nose, the snot will fall to my mouth and i gag on it.

Accepted Answer

It can contribute: Are your symptoms affecting always 1 side more than the other? Are your symptoms getting worse?it may be that you suffer from a different condition in top of your deviated septum? Have you tried anything OTC- nasal saline? Either way you will probably need an ENT eval.

Question 4

can having deviated septum cause bad post nasal drip? anytime i have a runny nose,snot will fall to my mouth and gag on it. ent said sinuses are good

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: A deviated septum does not usually cause severe post nasal drip.  If you have already seen an ENT doctor and sinusitis has been ruled out, I would consult an allergist.  The major symptom of a deviated nasal septum is difficulty breathing through the side of the nose where the septal cartilage is deviated.

Question 5

what can cause a broken uvula?

Accepted Answer

No such thing: There is no bone to "break" in the uvula which is made up of soft tissue (mucosa, submucosa) as well as muscle. There is no such thing as a broken uvula. There is a "bifid" uvula which is a congenital anomaly in which in appears forked.

Question 6

what can cause your uvula to vibrate?

Accepted Answer

Snoring in short: If your uvula is vibrating while awake.  It is probably due to the airflow through your nose.  Snoring is the result of the palate and uvula vibrating.

Question 7

what causes an elongated, enlarged uvula?

Accepted Answer

Variety of things: The uvula may be enlarged from inflammation, infection, or it may be congenital.  If the symptoms of snoring or sleep disorder are present, you may want to get a sleep study to make sure that your oxygen saturation at time of sleep is within normal limits.  If you are totally asymptomatic, do nothing.

Question 8

what kind of problems can be caused by a bifid/split uvula?

Accepted Answer

Uvula: Bifid uvula is lowest grade of cleft palate. usually not any problem. More severe case could lead to nasal regurgitation and vocal symptoms

Question 9

what causes a blister on the uvula?

Accepted Answer

A non-painful ...: Clear fluid blister on the tip of the uvula is usually caused by a blocked minor salivary gland. These usually go away  without intervention. Any lesion on the palate that  persists should be looked at by specialist. Cancer in the minor salivary glands is rare but can be devastating if  there is a significant delay in diagnosis.

Question 10

i have two symmetrical lines of tiny bumps above my uvula they cause no discomfort but have been there for over a year what could they be?

Accepted Answer

Minor saliva glands: These are most likely minor saliva glands, hundreds of which are scattered throughout the mouth and throat.

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I am 28 years old & female. i have a deviated uvula. i have only just noticed it. i have a recent diagnosis of early stage breast cancer so i'm jumpy. is it likely to be a normal thing or caused by a tumor? no issues with swallowing/ talking etc?

A member asked:

Pressure in face, nose, upper mouth when bending over. no sinus drainage. could it still be sinusitis? i have a deviated septum, could that cause it?

A member asked:

Can having a deviated septum cause really bad post nasal drip? anytime i have a runny nose, the snot will fall to my mouth and i gag on it.

A member asked:

Can having deviated septum cause bad post nasal drip? anytime i have a runny nose,snot will fall to my mouth and gag on it. ent said sinuses are good

A member asked:

What can cause a broken uvula?

A member asked:

What can cause your uvula to vibrate?

A member asked:

What causes an elongated, enlarged uvula?

A member asked:

What kind of problems can be caused by a bifid/split uvula?

A member asked:

What causes a blister on the uvula?

A member asked:

I have two symmetrical lines of tiny bumps above my uvula they cause no discomfort but have been there for over a year what could they be?

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