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Swollen uvula

i've had a swollen/enlarged uvula on and off (mostly on) for about 2 weeks now, which is about the same time i've been sick with a cold. The uvula and the tissue around seem to be a bit red. i havnt did much to take care of it, thinkin it would subside by itself. i feel no pain and can breathe quite easily, it's just annoying! whats going on?
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242516 tn?1368223905
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Did you choose the name MrMetallic because you taste something metallic?  i hope you're not using zicam

uvular edema is worrisome if there's only one tonsil swollen since that could show a peritonsillar abscess

see a doctor
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Yeah but what happens if you get a yellow puss bag on the end of your uvula after you've taken strep throat antibiotics and it still isn't gone she's taking the whole regiment
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