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My uvula is drifting too forward and sometimes rests on top of my tongue. what could be the cause?
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Uvula: Uvulas can be larger, longer in some people. If it is causing problems, or you have excessive snoring, then you can have surgery to have it removed or reduced.
Answered 3/6/2019
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