Why Is Uvula Swollen And Red?

Uvula: Do you feel like something is stuck at the back of your throat? And are you sure it isn’t the strep throat that you have been dealing with? Well, it is definitely something more. A look in the mirror may show you what’s wrong. If you see the fleshy part that hangs down your throat inflamed or swollen, you know what has been causing the discomfort all this while.

What Is Uvula?

The roof of the mouth is divided into two parts: (i) the hard palate, which can be felt right above your tongue, and (ii) the soft palate, which is located behind the hard palate, forming the beginning of your throat. The fleshy part that hangs down the soft palate is the uvula.

While the soft palate helps to close your nasal passages as you swallow your food, the uvula helps to push food down your throat. The uvula is made of connective and muscle tissues along with mucous membranes that make it very flexible.

Why Is My Uvula Swollen And Red? What Causes It?

Microbial infections, such as respiratory tract infections, strep throat, or mononucleosis can cause, thereby causing your uvula to become red and swollen.

It is very easy for those with a common cold to develop a swollen as well. This is because those with blocked nasal passages often tend to breathe through their mouth, thereby increasing the chances of an inflamed.

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