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What To Do If There Is Not Enough Space Between Large Tonsils, Uvula, Epiglottis, And Tongue In A 5 Yr Old Child?

I can clearly see my 5 year old epiglottis but it dissent seem like the is much space between her large tonsils, uvula, epiglottis, and tounge. She drank a cup of milk fine but the was make some grunting noise. I asked her If she was ok she said yes she is sleeping now with a pulse of 87 and a o2 level of 98 is this ok?
Wed, 29 Jan 2014
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Decreased space between tonsil, epiglottis and uvula can be due to tonsillar enlargement.
Tonsil enlargement can be seen in tonsil inflammation and hypertrophy.
Tonsillitis and tonsil enlargement is commonly seen in children.
When very large the tonsils can obstruct the passage of food and fluids.
You need to consult an ENT specialist for clinical examination.
In case of tonsillitis, surgical removal of the tonsils may be required.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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What To Do If There Is Not Enough Space Between Large Tonsils, Uvula, Epiglottis, And Tongue In A 5 Yr Old Child?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Decreased space between tonsil, epiglottis and uvula can be due to tonsillar enlargement. Tonsil enlargement can be seen in tonsil inflammation and hypertrophy. Tonsillitis and tonsil enlargement is commonly seen in children. When very large the tonsils can obstruct the passage of food and fluids. You need to consult an ENT specialist for clinical examination. In case of tonsillitis, surgical removal of the tonsils may be required. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal