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Hypertrophy of uvula
Introduction
Introduction to uvula The uveal sinus (enlongateduvula) is caused by chronic inflammation of the sinus, nasopharynx, oropharynx, and tonsils, which causes the uvula to swell, causing the muscle tissue to degenerate, and the mucosal edema to stretch downward, causing the uvula to become thin and grow. . In addition, dysplasia is also one of the causes. The normal uvula is not in contact with the tongue. If it is in contact with the tongue and has symptoms, it is called uvula. The foreign body sensation of the pharynx is the most common symptom of the disease. When Zhang Dakou does deep inhalation, the foreign body sensation can disappear, and it will reappear when closed. Sometimes it can cause nausea and vomiting, especially after eating and checking the throat. Some patients are prone to coughing when lying down, and there is a change in voice. The examination shows that the uvula is slack, slender, and the lower end is in contact with the tongue. The soft palate does not leave when lifted, and sometimes the end is hypertrophic and spherical. basic knowledge Sickness ratio: 0.0001% Susceptible people: no specific population Mode of infection: non-infectious Complications: nausea and vomiting cough
Cause
Suspension
Due to chronic inflammatory stimulation of the sinus, nasopharynx, oropharynx, and tonsils, the uvula is inflamed, causing degeneration of its muscle tissue, and the mucosal edema extends downward, causing the uvula to become thin and grow.
Prevention
Overhang prevention
Actively treat chronic inflammation of the nasopharynx and pharynx, quit smoking, alcohol and irritating foods, and pay attention to oral hygiene.
1, avoid smoking: harmful substances in cigarettes can directly stimulate the respiratory tract, smoke will bring harm to the health of the surrounding people, so, should completely eliminate tobacco.
2, avoid cold food: cold food will stimulate the stomach, so in order to better recovery, should eat less or not. 3, avoid fried and spicy food, spicy food such as pepper, onion, raw garlic, pepper and so on.Complication
Overhanging long complication Complications, nausea and vomiting, cough
Sometimes it can cause nausea and vomiting, especially after eating and checking the throat. Some patients are prone to coughing when lying down, and voice changes.
Symptom
Hanging sag over long symptoms common symptoms pharyngeal foreign body sensation hang drooping nausea hang sag loose slender
The foreign body sensation of the pharynx is the most common symptom. When the big mouth is inhaled, the foreign body sensation can disappear. When it is closed, it will reappear. Sometimes it can cause nausea and vomiting, especially after eating and checking the throat. When the patient is lying down, the cough is prone to occur, and the voice changes. The examination shows that the uvula is slack, slender, and the lower end is in contact with the tongue. The soft palate does not leave when lifted, and sometimes the end is hypertrophic and spherical.
Examine
Examination of uvula
Check that the uvula is slack, slender, and the lower end is in contact with the tongue. The soft palate does not leave when lifted, and sometimes the end is hypertrophic and spherical.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis and identification of uvula
The disease can be diagnosed according to clinical and examination, without identification.
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