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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.
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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
Answered 3/11/2019
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