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I'm 18 and i can see my epiglottis. i've never seen it before. i had my tonsils removed when i was younger. is this normal?
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Epiglottis: it is possible if you were relaxed enough that you could see your epiglottis - a normal structure at the base of the tongue see http://www.patienthelp.org/human-anatomy/epiglottis.html I wouldn't worry Good luck
Answered 6/18/2015
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