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Why Is Your Uvula Swollen? Symptoms, Causes & Questions
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Strep throat, or "strep," is a sore throat specifically caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes, also called group A streptococcus.
The illness spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes and then someone else inhales the airborne bacteria, or touches a surface where it has landed and then touches their own face.
Children are most susceptible but anyone can be infected.
Symptoms include sudden throat pain, fever, headache, rash, body aches, and red, swollen tonsils. These symptoms can be caused by other illnesses, so a sample is taken by gently rubbing a sterile cotton-tipped swab over the back of the throat.
Testing will identify the organism responsible so that treatment with the appropriate antibiotic can begin. Be sure to finish all of the medication as directed, even after feeling better.
Untreated strep throat can lead to ear infections, kidney disease, scarlet fever, and rheumatic fever. These are serious illnesses. If strep throat is suspected, the person should see a doctor as soon as possible.
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What Does It Mean When Your Uvula Is Swollen?
A swollen uvula, also known as uvulitis, occurs when the uvula (the bell-shaped organ hanging from your soft palate at the back of the mouth) becomes inflamed. This can happen because of an infection, allergic reaction, irritation, or illness.
Uvulitis can usually be treated with at-home remedies or medication. In rare cases, conditions that make your uvula swollen are serious, like a life-threatening infection or even oral cancer.
This article discusses the symptoms of a swollen uvula and the conditions that cause it. It also explains how your healthcare provider can diagnose and treat a swollen uvula.
What Are Symptoms of a Swollen Uvula?
A swollen uvula, which is an uncommon disorder, may cause a variety of symptoms based upon the inflammation at and around the uvula. Symptoms associated with a swollen uvula may include:
- Fever
- Difficulty swallowing
- Pain
- Gagging
- Drooling
You may also experience difficulty with breathing or talking, and snoring with your respirations.
The uvula contains many salivary glands, helping to keep the airway moist, and plays a role in speech and the sounds of snoring. Though the
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What Are the Effective Remedies for a Swollen Uvula?
Your uvula fryst vatten the drop-like tissue hanging down the middle of your upper throat. It has several vital functions, including:
- Saliva production to lubricate your throat
- Preventing food from going up your nose by closing off your nasal cavity
- Triggering your gag reflex when disturbed
- Making consonant sounds in many languages
If your uvula is swollen or damaged, it can impact your ability to talk, eat, and breathe normally.
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What is Uvula Swelling?
A swollen uvula can touch the back of your tongue, causing the sensation of a utländsk object in your throat. It can cause difficulty eating and breathing and sometimes contributes to sova apnea.
If your uvula becomes inflamed and begins to cause issues in your daily life, you should talk to your doctor. Seek immediate medical care if you have trouble breathing.
What Causes a Swollen Uvula?
Uvula swelling (uvulitis) can be caused by:1,2
- Dehydration
- Irritation (such as smoking, acid återflöde ofta syftande på syrauppstötning från magen, or intubation during surgery)
- Allergies
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