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Could Swelling Near Uvula And Anxiety From This Be Caused By Allergy?

Ok here is my problem, about 7 days ago i was eating pizza hut. my only known allergy is from shelfish which i stay away from. i started to feel as though there was almost a ball or something in my throat, it has yet to cause pain in my throat and i can eat and drink normally however i can reach in the very back of my throat past my uvula and i can feel the area that is swollen, i feel like my breathing is slightly shallow but i cant pinpoint if that is from anxiety or from the swelling. i feel almost certain that it seems like something to do with my epoglottis, however my mom who is a lpn claims if it were epoglottitis than i would have had much more issues this long into it. i did see my doctor who only took a swab off my uvula and she claims there was no infection however she didnt proceed to check the swelling. im curious if this is a problem with my epoglottis cause it has me super worried as i dont want to die...again it has been 7 days with this swelling in my throat but i can eat and drink fine. and even take big breaths of air. my mom thinks is just a swollen gland.. but i feel like its exactly where the epoglottis is.. im very worried please answer asap! thanks
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Hi there,

Thanks for your query.

Apparently, you did not have an allergic reaction in the throat as you can eat, drink and breathe easily. It is therefore, merely an unfounded misapprehension causing acute anxiety. So, just relax. The so-called swelling in the back of the throat is nothing but muscle and connective tissue.

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Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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Could Swelling Near Uvula And Anxiety From This Be Caused By Allergy?

Hi there, Thanks for your query. Apparently, you did not have an allergic reaction in the throat as you can eat, drink and breathe easily. It is therefore, merely an unfounded misapprehension causing acute anxiety. So, just relax. The so-called swelling in the back of the throat is nothing but muscle and connective tissue. If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries. Take care Dr. Rakesh Karanwal