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Hello doctor! Just had 5 wisdom teeth pulled out, my uvula is swollen and every time I talk it feels like it’s coming up on top of my tongue. Scary feeling. Feels like something is trying to come up my throat. How long does it take for swelling to go down? Even when I’m talking it feels scary
Due to infection or allergy, your uvula may became edematous and appear like it swollen up.
Follow the below treatment plan: 1. Use salt water gargling regularly 2. Avoid cool drinks and freeze water 3. Avoid smoking if your smoker 4. Drink lukewarm soups
Use tablet Alday dc twice a day for five days. Use antibiotics accordingly to your health condition.
If symptoms not improved, please consult your ENT specialist, he/she will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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What Does Swelling In The Uvula Indicate?
Hello, Due to infection or allergy, your uvula may became edematous and appear like it swollen up. Follow the below treatment plan: 1. Use salt water gargling regularly 2. Avoid cool drinks and freeze water 3. Avoid smoking if your smoker 4. Drink lukewarm soups Use tablet Alday dc twice a day for five days. Use antibiotics accordingly to your health condition. If symptoms not improved, please consult your ENT specialist, he/she will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu