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For a week my soft palate and uvula has been hanging low. it's very annoying because it inhibits my swallowing and breathing. how to cure this?
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ENT or Oral Surgeon: See the ENT MD or Oral Surgeon. They will examine this area and give you options for treatment as needed. Can be a few things, but diagnosis requires clinical examination and possible imaging . Good Luck.
Answered 7/7/2015
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