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

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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🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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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?

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Can’t tel without seeing . But swelling without pain seems dangerous. Consult for proper guidance ...  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

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What are the symptoms of epiglottitis? Who diagnosed it ? Please share reports and prescriptions ...  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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Little more details from the previous pictures will help guide better. If the doctors say there is nothing to worry about then most likely that’s the case. This over manipulation or repeated touching ...  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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I feel like I have reassured the same question thrice today. Have a little trust on the doctor. In the question itself you have mentioned he is the best in you’re city itself if he physically couldn’t ...  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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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

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

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Kindly visit an ent specialist. ...  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!

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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

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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Dont worry it is normal ...  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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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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Take immediate consultation. Send pictures. Also, I want to see the structure on the videocall. ...  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

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Hii.. Its ok to see your epiglottis ,when your mouth is wide open ,its seen in most of the cases. Since you are having some irritation in throat and acidity issue,epiglottis may be inflamed,so more v ...  Read More

Is it possible that even after 6 weeks is over of radiation therapy (35 settings), there is no improvement in the cancer cells and affected area is same as reported in endoscopy. What to do in such case.? Will radiation therapy continue? In such case what is the recovery rate!?

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You have to wait till 12 weeks to see proper response to radiation therapy. Radiation is complete and will not be continued. If no response then salvage surgery may be planned ...  Read More

My father qas diagnosed with cancer in the month of march'22. Radiation therapy was started in april and till then he took 35 settings of radiation. Now 6 weeks have completed after radiation, but he ia suffering from excessive mucus problem where blood clotting is also seen. Yeaterday night there was a lot of blood bleeding through his nose. Why t

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Excessive mucus deu to side effects of radiation, it will be alright in some weeks. But bleeding from nose is not common, it have to investigate more. 6 week complete of radiation, so do follow up CT ...  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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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.

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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

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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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

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See an ENT specialist nearby for clinical examination.. ...  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

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Nothing to worry about ...  Read More

I inserted my middle finger on behind epiglottis i touch a part what is that name?is is top of vocal card top ... i can seen my epiglottis but back side of epiglottis i found some part

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Median glossoepiglottic ligament? Hey are you an Human Anatomist? Maybe you felt the tubercle of epiglottis. Congratulations! You seem to know more Anatomy than many of novice ENT doctor on Practo.. ...  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

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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

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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

Not widely opened my mouth. I just open mouth, it shows. There is any problem? Anyone Please give me reply .

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As you don't have any symptoms so nothing to worry. It's normal. In case of symptoms of throat or voice then visit ENT doctor ...  Read More

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

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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.

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epiglottis is normal consult online with proper history ...  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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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.

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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!

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

I am a 34 year old woman and for the past couple of weeks I have been facing severe throat pain and difficulty in swallowing. I thought I had sore throat and got over the counter medications and nothing seems to work. It is definitely not strep throat infection. Sometimes, I am forced to believe that I have developed Epiglottitis. What are the symp

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Hi Epiglottis mainly helps prevent food going inside throat Do you have cough after you swallow? If you have throat pain Get your self evaluated It can also occur due to thyroid problems ...  Read More

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