Hi,
Seeing a flap-like structure behind the uvula can look scary, especially if Google shows alarming conditions. But in most cases, what you are seeing is the epiglottis, which can become more visible when your throat is inflamed.
Epiglottitis is a rare but serious infection of the epiglottis. It causes severe symptoms such as:
Very high fever
Intense throat pain
Difficulty or pain while swallowing
Drooling (unable to swallow saliva)
Noisy breathing or difficulty breathing
Sitting leaning forward due to breathlessness
Inability to speak properly
If you can swallow, are breathing normally, and your voice is present, it is much more likely to be a simple viral throat infection, tonsillitis, or pharyngitis â not epiglottitis.
When you have fever, cold, or infection:
Throat tissue becomes swollen
The back of the tongue pushes downward
The epiglottis appears more visible
This is common in children and teens, because their throat structures are smaller and more flexible.
Your symptoms what they indicate:
Sore throat
Cold & fever
Hoarseness of voice
These are classic signs of viral upper respiratory infection, not epiglottitis.
In epiglottitis, hoarseness is uncommon voice usually becomes muffled (like a frog voice) and swallowing becomes extremely painful.
What you should do now:
Drink warm water
Gargle with warm salt water
Avoid cold food/drinks
Take steam inhalation
Rest your voice
Paracetamol if fever is high (as per dosage)
Homeopathic medicines can reduce throat swelling, pain, and visibility of the epiglottis
When to seek urgent care:
Go to a hospital only if you develop:
Difficulty breathing
Inability to swallow saliva
Drooling
Severe throat pain
Very high fever that is not settling
Otherwise, your condition is likely simple and treatable.
For expert guidance and safe homeopathic treatment
You can visit our website and book a consultation:
www.healthglobalclinics.com
Regards
(Health Global Homoeopathy Clinic â Dr. Jyoti Kadkol)
Answered2025-12-02 09:53:29
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