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

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   “The uvula is the punching bag located at the back of the soft palate, and helps to close off the upper throat from the lower throat during swallowing and speech,” says Craig Zalvan, M.D ...

3. Here's the difference between a sore throat and strep - AOL

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   For one, "the throat will often be red with swollen tonsils, sometimes with pus on them," he says. And the pain associated with strep throat is usually more intense than the pain associated with a ...

4. Your Swollen Tonsils Could Be Signaling a More Serious Health ...

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   Swollen tonsils (tonsillitis) can occur for many reasons. From infections to conditions like STDs, doctors explain when to worry and other symptoms to watch for.

5. Sore throat - Wikipedia

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   There is only limited evidence that a hot drink can help alleviate a sore throat, and other common cold and influenza symptoms. [15] If the sore throat is unrelated to a cold and is caused by, for example, tonsillitis, a cold drink may be helpful. [16] There are also other medications such as lozenges which can help soothe irritated tissues of ...

6. Uvula - Wikipedia

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   While swallowing, the soft palate is pushed backwards, preventing food and drink from entering the nasal cavity. If the soft palate cannot touch the back of the throat while swallowing, food and drink can enter the nasal cavity. [6] Splitting of the uvula occurs infrequently but is the most common form of mouth and nose area cleavage among ...

7. Pharyngitis - Wikipedia

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   A case of strep throat. 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 ...