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I think i can see my epiglottis in my throat..can you see a person epiglottis in there mouth by just looking in there? if so does it be white looking?
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Yes: Some people's epiglottis is visible on naked eye inspection. It does appear whitish as it is a cartilage. It is entirely normal.
Answered 4/29/2021
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