Epiglottis Visible White- 64 Questions Answered

I can see my epiglottis..it will alwys be visible and i hav allergic bronchitis..i am damn scared..i feel something stuck in my thorat but no thorat pain but from last week i got thorat infection but today i saw my epiglottis it will alwys be visible

Asked for Male, 23 Years 15364 Views v

Dr. Vinay S BhatENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

In many normal individuals tip of the epiglottis is visible. It is not really abnormal. No treatment is necessary. If you are using steroid inhalers for bronchitis then that can cause chronic throat i ... Read More

Last two days I feel little bit irritation on my throat so yesterday night I see my throat then my epiglottis visible and last 1 week I feel breath problem little bit like gastric is this any problem how can I Cure this plz help me

Asked for Male, 26 Years 470 Views v

Dr. Srajan GuptaEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | New Delhi

Normal ... Read More

Hi today my kid was having running rose and some hoarse sound in throat and nose i asked him to put his tongue out when he did i saw some structure behind the tongue below tonsils when I googled it says its epiglottis. Is it normal to have a visible epiglottis in kids and babies? Or its some infection? Some place it was mentioned its life threateni

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Asked for Female, 2 Years 248 Views v

Dr. Bhatt Vivek PrafulchandraPediatrician | Rajkot

Need to consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation ... Read More

Hi Doctors , yesterday I had a sore throat when i looked in the mirror I saw a flap like structure behind the uvula when i googled about it and managed to know that it is the epiglottis it is pretty much visible , I am having Fever , Cold and voice hoarness , Do I have Epiglotitis

Asked for Male, 14 Years 173 Views v

Dr. Suveena VHomoeopath | Kottayam

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Yes... Its a confirmed case of epiglottitis. As you have fever, cold and voice hoarseness, its bacterial cause. Epiglottitis is due to spread of infection from tonsils. Epiglottis is visible means its ... Read More

Hello Doc, I had throat pain a few days back, now it's fine but I have some cough and also I could see small flap like skin below tongue deep in the throat, and realized it's Epiglottis, could you please help me if it's normal to see epiglottis. I don't have any other problem.

Asked for Female, 23 Years 12736 Views v

Dr. Sreenivasa Murthy T. MEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bangalore

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It is normal in an occasional patient ... Read More

My epiglottis seen till one month with high rising. But no breathing, swalloing, speaking problem. How it decreased or it go away it's own. Kindly help me. I m worried

Asked for Male, 31 Years 1993 Views v

Dr. Shreya MahendraENT, Head and Neck Surgeon | Hyderabad

Nothing to worry about ... Read More

Hi Doctors ,yesterday I had a sore throat in the morning , when i had a look in the mirror with the torch I saw a flap like thing , when I googled it and managed to know it is the epiglottis, now I am afraid , I am feeling that something is in my throat . Is it epiglotitis , pls someone tell me , I don't have any cold or cough

Asked for Male, 14 Years 44 Views v

Dr. Sushmitha TrivediPediatrician | Gulbarga

Sometimes normally also epiglottis is visible, noting to worry. If u don’t have to much discomfort or breathlessness, u should be fine. Do salt water gargle ... Read More

I stuck out my tongue to brush it and saw cartilage in the back of my throat. YouTube videos say it's my Epiglottis. Is this normal or is it swollen? Also feel like I'm getting a cold: low energy, groggy headed, nose runny, hot/cold. Thank you!

Asked for Male, 34 Years 8851 Views v

Dr. ShilpaDentist | Bangalore

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You might be having a mild infection that's why your tonsil are swollen you can visit physician he will put on antibiotics based on your condition nothing to worry you wi be ... Read More

Hello doctor From last 2-3 days i am Having sore throat which feels like there is dust stuck in the throat. When i looked in the mirror at the back of my throat little tip of my epiglottis is also visible but it is very deep down sometimes visible and sometimes not. I am very scared due to this please help me what this can be.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 1286 Views v

Dr. Baisali SarkarENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Kolkata

Epiglottis is normally visible in many persons. So there is nothing to worry. But yet if you are suspicious of any abnormalities then go for Fibre optic Laryngoscopy of throat. ... Read More

One day seen in the mirror that my Epiglottis colour is white is it normal to have white coloured skin on Epiglottis or itz a disease

Asked for Male, 25 Years 2259 Views v

Dr. Sathish NaikENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Vijayawada

Yes it's an absolutely normal thing unless it is causing any discomfort to you please avoid observing your epiglottis in mirrors which may increase your apprehension ... Read More

I noticed white bumps under the foreskin, after stretch foreskin, these bumps are visible, these bumps has no pain and irritation. Kindly advise

Asked for Male, 30 Years 74 Views v

Dr. Moin Ahmad SiddiquiTrichologist | Lucknow

Looks infected ... Read More

I was having throat tickling and small phlegm after the chest infection. I noticed this lump. Which is there since more than a year. I had noticed it last year too. Beside the left side of epiglottis, when i push that area this pea sides fleshy lump comes up to the top. Is that something normal or just a lingual tonsil which has become big? When i

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 115 Views v

Dr. Saiyad Saif NaziruddinENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Raichur

That is not the clear pic I think Abit reflux issue based on the history ... Read More

Can anyone please tell me the symptoms of epiglottis, my baby is not having his feed since morning, he is having cold and chest congestion he is on treatment for it,can he get epiglottis?, he is active and playing but he is not taking feed properly since morning, how do I check if he has such problems, I fear he might be having sore throat,please t

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Asked for Female, 1 Years 49 Views v

Dr. Sudheer BeemarapuNeurologist | Hyderabad

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Most common age is 2 to 6 yrs Symptoms will be fever sore throat drooling of saliva swallowing difficult change invoic muffled voice Strider will be there Baby looks toxic ... Read More

My epiglottis high rising till June 15 but there is no swalloing breathing speaking problem. I consulted 5 ENT specialist and taken antibiotics but stiill epiglottis high rising. Is it dangerous for me for high rising always. Please help me🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Asked for Male, 31 Years 822 Views v

Dr. Jitin YadavOncologist | Kanpur

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Dear sir/madam, I already asked this question two times that my swollen and enlarge epiglottis not decrease after taking antibiotics till seen 1 month 15 days. Although there is no symptoms but it discomfort me. Is this enlarge epiglottis life time Or automatically goes away. Please🙏🙏🙏 help me is it goes away or any medicati

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Asked for Male, 31 Years 1444 Views v

Dr. Shreya MahendraENT, Head and Neck Surgeon | Hyderabad

You will need medication and lifestyle modification most importantly to avoid acid reflux which may be causing this. ... Read More

Doctors i feel discomfort in my throat so insert my finger deeply into after epiglottis i touch a valve shaped thick layer ...what is the name of that is it part of organ im worried it might be cancerous...i m eating normaly

Asked for Male, 33 Years 354 Views v

Dr. Jitin YadavOncologist | Kanpur

Consultant an oncosurgeon or ent specialist ... Read More

After taking antibiotic for 8 days my increase epiglottis till seen from 17 June. Now doctor tell me omnacortil 20 for 7 days. Is it good. How can i decrese my epiglottis. Help me. Else there is no throat pain and swallonig, breathing problems

Asked for Male, 31 Years 548 Views v

Dr. Shreya MahendraENT, Head and Neck Surgeon | Hyderabad

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What are the symptoms of epiglottitis? Who diagnosed it ? Please share reports and prescriptions ... Read More

I was seeing my mouth today . And i found some structure at both sides of epiglottis. Is it normal?

Asked for Male, 19 Years 242 Views v

Dr. Nootan AgrawalGeneral Physician | Bangalore

Looks like normal ,but if you have some problems get physical examination done. ... Read More

I was just randomly checking my mouth. And i was able to see some structure (sort of swelling) at side of epiglottis. I am unable to take any picture. Is it something serious?

Asked for Male, 19 Years 457 Views v

Dr. Swaroop KarumuthilENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | New Delhi

Hello could be a cyst or some kind of growth .. Need to examination of oropharynx before coming at a diagnosis ... ... Read More

Since the past few monts I noticed a small lump above my epiglottis when I slightly force my finger. It is not painful, its size is small and no change in size in the past 7 months. I feel that It's location may have slightly changed by a cm. Should I be worried about it? It feels kind of cartilageous No bad habbits

Asked for Male, 27 Years 265 Views v

Dr. Spandana KandraEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Vijayawada

Detailed history needed,go for videolaryngoscopy ... Read More

Hi dr I noticed this round structure hardly small than 0.5cm on my epiglottis. It's like hanging from the side facing the mouth of the epiglottis side more than a year ago. It's movable and not stuck to one place I visited my ent multiple times He always told me it's nothing to worry about and I have no symptoms it's nothing scary and yelled at

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Asked for Female, 23 Years 302 Views v

Dr. Anil GuptaEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Lucknow

Dont worry Attach endoscopy report ... Read More

What is aryepiglottis cyst I read online while researching Pls tell me dr I have showed my ent multiple times and he has checked me and told me it's nothing to worry and if it is present it is benign and nothing should be done I inserted my finger to touch my epiglottis and found this movable cyst like round structure on the folding part of it

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Asked for Female, 23 Years 314 Views v

Dr. Jaimini ThakkarENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

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You need detail examination with laryngoscope. If ENT surgeon told nothing to worry and You don't have any symptoms then Don't be panic. ... Read More

Having sore throat since 2 months now, no pain while swallowing. I am also able to see my epiglottis in the back of my throat. Pls advise. Is this something to worry about. I'm very panicking.

Asked for Male, 22 Years 1438 Views v

Dr. Sandeep AroraEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

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One can see epiglottis in some cases, it’s normal. Throat pain could be because of reflux ... Read More

Hi doctor When I woke up today I had this elongated epiglottis. I think it is due to cold. It is also irritating. Slight inflammation during swallowing the food. Please suggest some tablets. Thanks doctor.

Asked for Male, 24 Years 1074 Views v

Dr. Nitin MedayilEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Hyderabad

Please consult for medicines ... Read More

I am in the 9th Grade and am really interested to know all about the human anatomy. Recently, one of my relatives faced issues with her epiglottis which led me to wonder what is the exact location of this organ. Can someone tell me where is the epiglottis located? I am looking forward for a detailed answer!

Asked for Male, 14 Years 266 Views v

Dr. Shikhar GuptaENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Delhi

U need to do MBBS for a detailed knowledge:) ... Read More

I am interested to know the entire functioning of the epiglottis. What exactly is its purpose? What can harm its working? What happens if the epiglottis starts malfunctioning? What is the function of epiglottis? I would really appreciate if someone can answer these questions in detail. Thank you!

Asked for Male, 23 Years 1020 Views v

Dr. Namita Joshi (PhD)Speech Therapist | Pune

Hi I am an Voice therapist Epiglottis is a kid which flaps on the glottis that is your voice box or vocal fold ! It actually has function of airway protection When we swallow epiglottis falls over ... Read More

I am a 14 year old student who loves science. As I was going through the texts, I came across the individual characteristics of each system in our body. I was going through the Digestive system chart and they had highlighted epiglottis in the diagram. What exactly is the function of epiglottis in the digestive system? Why is it important? What will

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Asked for Male, 14 Years 374 Views v

Dr. Gladson Guddappa UchilAllergist/Immunologist | Bangalore

The Epiglottis is similar to a lid to cover the Glottis during the act if Deglutition(Swallowing), so that food or water does not enter the trachea. If you did not have an epiglottis, you would soon b ... Read More

Epiglottis or the wonder flap that keeps food from entering the wind pipe. We all have experienced that tough time when the passage of food changes just for a moment. Definitely, there must be medical issues related to this elastic muscle. What are the different problems associated with epiglottis? Can they cause serious damage to us?

Asked for Male, 33 Years 478 Views v

Dr. Bipin Ninan AbrahamGeneral Physician | Bangalore

Yes there are medical issues related One medical issue seen with the epiglottis is epiglottitis which is characterized by inflammation and swelling of your epiglottis. Itâs a potentially life-threa ... Read More

Hello doctor, I am on thyroid medication,today morning as usual I went n took thyroid tab as soon I get up,tab was strucked,then I insert finger to mouth,I was nervous because some Muscle came out,then later I google it come to know that that is epiglottis,I feel sore throat now,i am drinking warm water,Is this dangerous or not and Pls tel me any m

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Asked for Female, 26 Years 191 Views v

Dr. Vinay S BhatENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

You seem to have injured your pharynx and epiglottis while inserting finger. This may have caused ulceration of your pharynx causing pain. You may need to take symptomatic treatment like painkillers a ... Read More

Hi I'm 15 years old and I have just seen my epiglottis for the first time and I've been freaking out about this I have no troubles or symptoms of any sort but is this normal?

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Dr. Subodh BhalkeHomoeopath | Nashik

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Dont worry it is normal ... Read More

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Epiglottis visible white

I can see my epiglottis..it will alwys be visible and i hav allergic bronchitis..i am damn scared..i feel something stuck in my thorat but no thorat pain but from last week i got thorat infection but today i saw my epiglottis it will alwys be visible

Last two days I feel little bit irritation on my throat so yesterday night I see my throat then my epiglottis visible and last 1 week I feel breath problem little bit like gastric is this any problem how can I Cure this plz help me

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Hi Doctors , yesterday I had a sore throat when i looked in the mirror I saw a flap like structure behind the uvula when i googled about it and managed to know that it is the epiglottis it is pretty much visible , I am having Fever , Cold and voice hoarness , Do I have Epiglotitis

Hello Doc, I had throat pain a few days back, now it's fine but I have some cough and also I could see small flap like skin below tongue deep in the throat, and realized it's Epiglottis, could you please help me if it's normal to see epiglottis. I don't have any other problem.

My epiglottis seen till one month with high rising. But no breathing, swalloing, speaking problem. How it decreased or it go away it's own. Kindly help me. I m worried

I stuck out my tongue to brush it and saw cartilage in the back of my throat. YouTube videos say it's my Epiglottis. Is this normal or is it swollen? Also feel like I'm getting a cold: low energy, groggy headed, nose runny, hot/cold. Thank you!

One day seen in the mirror that my Epiglottis colour is white is it normal to have white coloured skin on Epiglottis or itz a disease

I noticed white bumps under the foreskin, after stretch foreskin, these bumps are visible, these bumps has no pain and irritation. Kindly advise

My epiglottis high rising till June 15 but there is no swalloing breathing speaking problem. I consulted 5 ENT specialist and taken antibiotics but stiill epiglottis high rising. Is it dangerous for me for high rising always. Please help me🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Doctors i feel discomfort in my throat so insert my finger deeply into after epiglottis i touch a valve shaped thick layer ...what is the name of that is it part of organ im worried it might be cancerous...i m eating normaly

After taking antibiotic for 8 days my increase epiglottis till seen from 17 June. Now doctor tell me omnacortil 20 for 7 days. Is it good. How can i decrese my epiglottis. Help me. Else there is no throat pain and swallonig, breathing problems

I was seeing my mouth today . And i found some structure at both sides of epiglottis. Is it normal?

I was just randomly checking my mouth. And i was able to see some structure (sort of swelling) at side of epiglottis. I am unable to take any picture. Is it something serious?

Having sore throat since 2 months now, no pain while swallowing. I am also able to see my epiglottis in the back of my throat. Pls advise. Is this something to worry about. I'm very panicking.

Hi doctor When I woke up today I had this elongated epiglottis. I think it is due to cold. It is also irritating. Slight inflammation during swallowing the food. Please suggest some tablets. Thanks doctor.

I am interested to know the entire functioning of the epiglottis. What exactly is its purpose? What can harm its working? What happens if the epiglottis starts malfunctioning? What is the function of epiglottis? I would really appreciate if someone can answer these questions in detail. Thank you!

Hi I'm 15 years old and I have just seen my epiglottis for the first time and I've been freaking out about this I have no troubles or symptoms of any sort but is this normal?

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