My uvula is very inflamed and i just woke up. my whole family doesn't know what it is. it hurts to swallow and feels like i'm going to choke.

WhatRhymesWithUvula?: Sometimes the uvula swells up due to infection, inflammation, sensitivity or allergy.It's quite a soft floppy little thing so it can sell-up pretty large. Sounds like it's now large enough that it's toughing the back of your tongue and giving you a gagging feeling.If chewing ice chips doesn't help, best to then have it seen by a doctor before it gets worse. There are ways to decrease that swelling