long uvula

I wanna ask, what can causes long uvula? When it must be treated with steroid? And when it must be operated?

[Vivek V Gurudutt, MD]

Steroid are used to treat a swollen or edematous uvula in the acute setting from an inciting event like trauma or an allergic reaction.  Surgery is considered in patients with associated sleep apnea or chronic cough without other causes.  

[Vmurthy00]

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[Mirri]

Hi my uvula enlarged a year ago. Its not painful, i dont have cough problem. But anytime i eat or drink any fluid i feel nausetic(nausea) . How can i treat it without surgery?

[Mirri]

Hi my uvula enlarged a year ago. Its not painful, i dont have cough problem. But anytime i eat or drink any fluid i feel nausetic(nausea) . How can i treat it without surgery?

[wolfchick782]

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