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What Could Be The Reason I Have Swollen Uvula Last How Long?
Posted on
Wed, 1 Jul 2020
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 1 Jul 2020
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Question : swollen uvula last how long? I woke up and think i slept with my mouth open. I snore sometimes. its weird breathing and throat doesnt hurt at all just weird to swallow and breath. My talking is not normal. I feel fine and this has happened a couple times in the past. I work in 5 hours and didnt know if i need to find help covering me. i am drinking lots of fluids and chewing ice. please email me YYYY@YYYY would be hard to discuss on the phone currently Thanks
Brief Answer:
Use antihistamines it may continue for 3-5 days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
You are having inflammation of the uvula called uvulitis. It may be caused by different factors such allergies,viral or bacterial infections, irritation etc.
Taking count that you are not having other symptoms you can continue to use chipped ice.
Do gargling with salted water.
You can take any antihistamines such benadryl or citerizine.
I think it may need 3-5 days to recover.
If it still doesn't get better with home remedies visit your doctor.
Benadryl can be found over the counter.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Use antihistamines it may continue for 3-5 days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
You are having inflammation of the uvula called uvulitis. It may be caused by different factors such allergies,viral or bacterial infections, irritation etc.
Taking count that you are not having other symptoms you can continue to use chipped ice.
Do gargling with salted water.
You can take any antihistamines such benadryl or citerizine.
I think it may need 3-5 days to recover.
If it still doesn't get better with home remedies visit your doctor.
Benadryl can be found over the counter.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
would it be ok if i were to do some weight lifting and cardiovascular activities? I do have a slight difficulty breathing because of the swelling...
Jeff
Jeff
Brief Answer:
It is better to avoid physical activity
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
I think it would be better to avoid physical activity now because it may be difficult breathing while suffering from uvulitis.
Physical activity makes you breathe deeply and faster so it is not much recommended.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
It is better to avoid physical activity
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
I think it would be better to avoid physical activity now because it may be difficult breathing while suffering from uvulitis.
Physical activity makes you breathe deeply and faster so it is not much recommended.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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