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What happen if you press your uvula?

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Pressing your uvula: Hello. Very interesting question. Not sure why you would want to press your uvula but reactions that most probably would occur would be gagging. There is a rich supply of sensory nerves in this region that are sensitive to touch. Swelling could occur also.

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Answered 10/7/2017

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