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A member asked:

When looking at the back of your throat should you be able to see your like tonsils and uvula move? like if i breathe while im doing it they move. is that normal?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Quite normal.

Dr McLeod agreed

Answered 4/12/2023

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