A member asked:

Feels like something has been stuck in my throat for 2 days now. no matter how mush i eat or drink it wont go down. i looked in the mirror today and saw my epiglottis sticking up and it has never been visible before (no its not my uvula?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Your epiglottis is suppose to be "sticking up" allowing air to enter and exit your trachea and lungs. When you swallow, the back of your tongue pushes down on the epiglottis, closing off the trachea, preventing anything from entering your trachea.

Answered 1/5/2023

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