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A member asked:
I have had a sore throat on and off for a month, and tonight for the first time i could see my epiglottis. is this something to be concerned about?
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Not likely: the epiglottis cannot be seen by looking in a mirror, requires radiograph, CT scan or direct visualization by your doctor with a special instrument.
Answered 6/18/2015
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