Why Is My Epiglottis Swollen- 70 Questions Answered

For the past two days, I am having problem swallowing food. I can feel my epiglottis when I put my finger behind the tongue. not having much problem breathing but while swallowing it feels a bit.

Asked for Male, 20 Years 9454 Views v

Dr. VenkatramanEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Coimbatore

Please stop feeling your epiglottis. Avoid digital manipulation as you may introduce organisms yourself through micro abrasions. Do salt water gargling and take paracetamol. Take hot diet with plenty ... Read More

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 1443 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

Epiglottis This problem is cough problem. This problem is 1 year. Contuning cough problem. Please give me sujesion.

Asked for Male, 16 Years 2953 Views v

Dr. Vinay S BhatENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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Epiglottis is a normal structure inside our throat. It is usually not cause for any problems. Your cough problem might be because of lung related issues. You should consult a specialist for confirmati ... 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 821 Views v

Dr. Jitin YadavOncologist | Kanpur

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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 545 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 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 456 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

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 313 Views v

Dr. Santhosh Kumar RENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Pune

Don't worry if it really Epiglottic cyst then it is benign and nothing needs to be done unless it becomes very big. Since ENT doctor are available like flies on milk cup, you can get it removed from y ... 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. Bhimsing Ramkisan MisalPediatrician | Beed

Constant pediatrician ... 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

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 8848 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

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 161 Views v

Dr. Jyothi KadkolHomoeopath | Bangalore

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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 visib ... 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 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 114 Views v

Dr. Sathishkumar BEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Chennai

Pic not clear..Kindly get done Videolaryngoscopy. ... 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 245 Views v

Dr. Bhatt Vivek PrafulchandraPediatrician | Rajkot

Need to consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation ... 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 467 Views v

Dr. Saiyad Saif NaziruddinENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Raichur

No worries Chill ... Read More

Respected , I was diagnosed with tonsils and ulcers or redness in throat and also the mucus or cough get stick to throat ( 5 days ago ) She also told that epiglottis is coming upwards. But I didn't have any relief after 5 days of medication , so today I visited the doctor again , she suggested the new prescription and also that if it continues then

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Asked for Male, 17 Years 280 Views v

Dr. Isha GoyalEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Panchkula

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Keep doing gargles. And avoid spicy and oily food. Continue the medications. You can go ahead with exams. Eat every meal on schedule and don’t skip meals. They lead to acidity. ... 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 1283 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

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 353 Views v

Dr. Jitin YadavOncologist | Kanpur

Consultant an oncosurgeon or ent specialist ... 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 1990 Views v

Dr. Shreya MahendraENT, Head and Neck Surgeon | Hyderabad

Nothing to worry about ... 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 238 Views v

Dr. Narendra SinghENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Nainital

As ent surgeon I can help you out in this can you share a picture of your mouth so that I can guide you on the structures you are saying they can be normal or they can be a growth of the structures on ... 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 263 Views v

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

Detailed history needed,go for videolaryngoscopy ... 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 2252 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 had tonsil stone one side cured but again started another side .now I feel like my epiglottis is swollen

Asked for Female, 42 Years 139 Views v

Dr. Siddharth VashisthaEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Gurgaon

Tonsillolith formation is common in patients with chronic tonsillitis ... Although not a serious issue , it can be discomforting ... Kindly consult an ent doctor ... 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 1433 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

My face right side section is swelled and most probably it's enlarge epiglottis. But I don't face any issues in anything eat and drink it completely perfect. There is knot kind of things below the right tounge and having pain there. I don't geel any pain inside it's all from outside. And this thing happen from last 2days And today.there are more s

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Asked for Female, 28 Years 232 Views v

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

Consultation needed ... 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 have uploaded my swollen eye pic, please suggest...swollen eye's... Swollen eye's. I have uploaded my swollen

Asked for Male, 30 Years 72 Views v

Dr. A K GoelOphthalmologist | Moradabad

Please share a close up pic of your eyes with detailed information about discharge redness watering pain swelling itching and blurring of vision or consult an ophthalmologist nearby. ... 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 370 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

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Why is my epiglottis swollen

For the past two days, I am having problem swallowing food. I can feel my epiglottis when I put my finger behind the tongue. not having much problem breathing but while swallowing it feels a bit.

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Epiglottis This problem is cough problem. This problem is 1 year. Contuning cough problem. Please give me sujesion.

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🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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 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?

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!

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

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

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

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

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 had tonsil stone one side cured but again started another side .now I feel like my epiglottis is swollen

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 have uploaded my swollen eye pic, please suggest...swollen eye's... Swollen eye's. I have uploaded my swollen

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!

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