A member asked:

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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Dr. Paul Williams answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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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