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Have An Elongated Uvula And Touching Top Of Tongue. Quit Smoking. What Could Be The Reason?
Brief Answer:
If asymptomatic then there is no need to worry
Detailed Answer:
HI Sir,
If enlargement or elongation of the uvula is asymptomatic, then there is no need to worry.
If it is symptomatic and touches various structures other than tongue in the upper airway, including the posterior pharyngeal wall, epiglottis, and even the vocal folds then there is need to go for further management. Because irritation of these structures can contribute to chronic cough, dysphagia, a globus sensation, vomiting, snoring and sleep apnea.
The problem can be corrected by uvulectomy. I recommend you to consider this surgery only if you develop symptoms.
Hope this helps. If you have any doubt, I will available for your query.
Regards
If asymptomatic then there is no need to worry
Detailed Answer:
HI Sir,
If enlargement or elongation of the uvula is asymptomatic, then there is no need to worry.
If it is symptomatic and touches various structures other than tongue in the upper airway, including the posterior pharyngeal wall, epiglottis, and even the vocal folds then there is need to go for further management. Because irritation of these structures can contribute to chronic cough, dysphagia, a globus sensation, vomiting, snoring and sleep apnea.
The problem can be corrected by uvulectomy. I recommend you to consider this surgery only if you develop symptoms.
Hope this helps. If you have any doubt, I will available for your query.
Regards
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