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My soft pallet and the thing hanging down in the back of my throat is swollen, what's wrong with me? it's making it hard to swollow
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Call your doc!: Swelling and difficulty swallowing is considered a potential emergency because it can rapidly result in an aspiration event resulting in an airway blockage. Since several possible reasons can explain your uvula swelling up, the cause can be found out while in the hospital- however your priority right now is to protect your airway- seek medical attention now!
Answered 9/8/2016
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It sounds : Like your uvula is enlarged. See your doctor, or, if it impacts on your breathing, go to the er.
Answered 7/21/2016
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