I've been having trouble swallowing food for the last couple of days, and I'm worried because I can actually feel my epiglottis when I touch behind my tongue. It's not really affecting my breathing, but swallowing feels weird. Could this be something serious?

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Dr Chandra P

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Do not worry, visit you ENT doctor for evaluation and appropriate treatment.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really worried because my uvula has been touching my tongue since this morning. I think it's swollen and I'm having a hard time speaking properly. What could be causing this and should I be concerned?

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I'm really concerned because I used cotton buds to clean my ears, and now they feel blocked. I went to see a doctor, and instead of cleaning out the wax, they recommended a wax solvent. I've been using it for two days, but my ears still feel the same. Should I be worried about this, or is there something else I should be doing?

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Nothing happens just drink water it gets excreted.

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