Swollen Uvula Causes
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
7. Viral Infections
Viral infections can affect the uvula, irrespective of whether this affects the whole throat or not. Viral infections can also cause the inflammation of the larynx, pharynx, and/or sinuses. Furthermore, a dangerous cause of uvulitis can be epiglottis. As mentioned before, epiglottitis is the inflammation of the epiglottis.
Importantly, it can also be caused by viruses. Finally, most mild viral infections that affect the upper respiratory tract do not require treatment and clear within 7 to 10 days.
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