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  2. 10 Reasons You Should Never Ignore a Swollen Uvula, According ...

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    Globus (a sensation of a lump in your throat) Difficulty breathing. Trouble swallowing. Pain or soreness in the throat. Voice changes. Snoring. What causes a swollen uvula? 1. Your stomach acid is ...

  3. Vocal cord nodule - Wikipedia

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    Behaviours such as frequent throat clearing, shouting, speaking over background noise, and hard crying are associated with an increased risk of developing nodules and other vocal pathologies. [14] Furthermore, unconventional voice practices such as speaking in the falsetto register, cause excessive strain and may result in nodules. [ 16 ]

  4. Laryngitis - Wikipedia

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    Sensation of swelling in the area of the larynx (discomfort in the front of the neck) Globus pharyngeus (feeling like there is a lump in the throat) Cold or flu-like symptoms (which, like a cough, may also be a causal factor for laryngitis) Swollen lymph nodes in the throat, chest, or face; Fever; General muscle pain

  5. Pharyngitis - Wikipedia

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    Streptococcal pharyngitis or strep throat is caused by a group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GAS). [20] It is the most common bacterial cause of cases of pharyngitis (15–30%). [19] Common symptoms include fever, sore throat, and large lymph nodes. It is a contagious infection, spread by close contact with an infected individual.

  6. Adenoid hypertrophy - Wikipedia

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    The exact cause of adenoid hypertrophy in children remains unclear, but it is likely linked to immunological responses, hormonal factors, or genetic components. Adenoid hypertrophy is an immunological abnormality characterized by altered cytokine production, with children experiencing higher levels of proinflammatory cytokines.

  7. Peritonsillar abscess - Wikipedia

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    Physical signs of a peritonsillar abscess include redness and swelling in the tonsillar area of the affected side and swelling of the jugulodigastric lymph nodes. The uvula may be displaced towards the unaffected side. [3] Unlike tonsillitis, which is more common in children, PTA has a more even age spread, from children to adults.

  8. Can Allergies Cause Swollen Lymph Nodes? Here’s What Experts ...

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    Experts explain whether or not allergies could be causing swollen lymph nodes in your neck or under your jaw, and when to see a doctor about enlarged glands.

  9. Epiglottitis - Wikipedia

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    Epiglottitis is the inflammation of the epiglottis—the flap at the base of the tongue that prevents food entering the trachea (windpipe). [7] Symptoms are usually rapid in onset and include trouble swallowing which can result in drooling, changes to the voice, fever, and an increased breathing rate.