Thinking this had something to do with my sinus infection and resulting throat problems (more on that in a minute), I went into the bathroom with a flashlight and tongue depressor to see what I could ...

The uvula is the soft, fleshy part that hangs down at the back of the throat. A swollen or inflamed uvula is called uvulitis, and it can result from an infection, an allergy, an injury, and exposure ...

Uvulitis refers to inflammation and swelling, of the uvula. Treatment can depend on the cause but may include home care and medication including antihistamines or antibiotics. The uvula is a fleshy ...

I have been thinking a lot about my uvula. How’s your uvula? Do you ever think about your uvula? Do you even know what a uvula is? Did you know before just now that you probably have one? Here is what ...

A small piece of flesh made up of muscle fibers, connective tissues and glands that resembles a punching bag as it is of a teardrop shape that hangs at the back of the throat. As this fleshy organ ...

That dangly thing in the back of your throat (a.k.a. your uvula) is pretty important—it helps you swallow your food, allowing you to eat and speak properly. But, you probably don’t think about it much ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." That dangly thing in the back of your throat (a.k.a. your uvula) is pretty important—it helps you swallow ...

That dangly, speed-bag-looking thing at the rear of your mouth is called your palatine uvula, or just uvula for short. What’s it for? That’s a good question. People have been asking this for hundreds ...