A member asked:

My epiglottis is visible for the first time. being treated 4 pharlingitis. tonsils not swollen. epiglottis still raised. singer: need same space back?

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Dr. Mark Loury answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Normal: It is not uncommon especially in children or people with smaller tongues to see the tip of the epiglottis especially, with gagging. It will only affect voice quality if it is swollen.

Answered 9/28/2016

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