That dangly thing in the back of your throat can say a lot about your health.
usually affects both tonsils, but can result in uvula swelling because of the infection and inflammation. “At times, one tonsil is infected and an abscess can occur that causes one-sided tonsil swelling and the uvula to swell and deviate away from the affected side,” says Dr. Zalvan.
Viral infections usually go away on their own within 10 days—and while your body’s fighting the infection, Dr. Morrison recommends getting lots of rest, eating healthy foods, and drinking plenty of fluids. Lozenges and ice chips can also help soothe the area in the meantime.Any medication can cause an allergic reaction, says Dr. Zalvan, but some medications can cause them more often, such as ACE inhibitors . “As part of the reaction, the uvula and other throat structures swell,” he says.
“Benign tumors, such as HPV-mediated growths or warts, can affect the uvula and tend to grow very slowly over time,” says Dr. Zalvan. “Malignant lesions can also develop, especially in smokers, and tend to grow more quickly, ulcerate, bleed, or cause pain.”
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