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

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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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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

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

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

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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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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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

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!

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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

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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That is not the clear pic I think Abit reflux issue based on the history ...  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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visible epiglottis is common and normal. For cold / running nose give syp wikoryl AF 5 ml to the child 2- 3 times per day. (Helps in decreasing running nose and cold) Prevent temperature variations ar ...  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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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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Some people have a very open throat area and epiglottis may be visibler no need to worry about that. Regarding sore throat please get it checked by ENT to look for redness/swelling or infection so tha ...  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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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

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This is absolutely normal so dnt wry about it . ...  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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Looks like normal ,but if you have some problems get physical examination done. ...  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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Hello Absolutely normal.. No need to worry if it's not causing any trouble ...  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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Kindly share a pic and consult online ...  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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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.

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Please consult for medicines ...  Read More

From few days my feet has swollen, I had been walking and after that I have noticed my feet to be swollen, What can be the possible reason for it and what treatment I can go through.

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this would need complete medical history to understand what is the diagnosis and what could have caused it. let me know if help needed. ...  Read More

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

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Hello I can understand your concern but you forgot to attach the photo Kindly resend the query with photos so that I may guide you better ...  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 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

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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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?

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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. It’s a potentially life-threa ...  Read More

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