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Does The Epiglottis Move?

A couple of weeks ago I got choked up watching a movie... I think my epiglottis moves and now causes me to feel like something is stuck in my throat. I recently went into a high elevation trip and it got worse. I m 48 yr old male been to the mountains many times before no issues. Is it possible that it has moved and can it be put back?
Tue, 26 Dec 2017
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Hi. Epiglottis will not usually displace form it s place unless untill there is a trauma r any other cause. As you history goes. I dont think you have any major problem. Kindly do a warm saline gargle twice a day. Wait for few days. If it doesnt subside, you can meet an ENT surgeon for clinical examination. Thank you.
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Does The Epiglottis Move?

Hi. Epiglottis will not usually displace form it s place unless untill there is a trauma r any other cause. As you history goes. I dont think you have any major problem. Kindly do a warm saline gargle twice a day. Wait for few days. If it doesnt subside, you can meet an ENT surgeon for clinical examination. Thank you.