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Visible Epiglottis
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
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Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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It must be the uvula. Nothing to worry. You can consult a nearby doctor for the sore throat.
Take plenty of fluids
Avoid fast food, oily foods
Gargles with Luke warm water
Can take paracetamol or Ibuprofen to reduce pain.
This will settle in a 3-5 days
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