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My 6 year old son has something looks like a second tongue in his throat i believe an epaglopaliss ... it's not red or swollen should i be worried?
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Epiglottis?: The presence of an epiglottis is considered a normal anatomical feature.
Answered 12/12/2014
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No: Don't be worried. In some people the epiglottis can be seen when they "open up and say aahhhh". It's okay.
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