A member asked:

I woke up with a swollen uvula. it is very large. i can feel it when i move my tongue. what is the best treatment for reducing swelling? nsaid? antihi

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Ice, time: You get a swollen uvula like you described from severe snoring and probable obstructive sleep apnea. The severity of your snoring causes trauma to the uvula which causes it to swell. I strongly recommend that you see an ENT dr for an evaluation and probable sleep study with consideration of cpap.

Answered 7/19/2014

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Dr. Richard Scotti answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Endodontics

Steroid prescription: You need to have this checked out by your md or ent. It is possible that if left untreated, it can rupture. Get it check out now!

Answered 9/28/2016

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