Puffed up skin or tissue is a common symptom of allergies. Your uvula might be bigger because of seasonal allergies to grass or pollen. Or the swelling might be because of dust or pet dander. Certain foods, such as milk, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, and eggs, can cause allergic reactions, too.

How long does a swollen uvula last?

Uvulitis usually resolves in 1 to 2 days either on its own or with treatment.

What to do if your uvula is touching your tongue?

Cool your throat by sucking on ice chips. Frozen juice bars or ice cream may also do the trick. Gargle with warm salt water to ease your dry, scratchy throat. Get a full night’s sleep and nap during the day if you can.

Is a swollen uvula serious?

Most of the time, an inflamed uvula isn’t serious and usually goes away in a couple of days. But if swelling becomes severe, uvulitis could interfere with breathing and swallowing.

Does ibuprofen help a swollen uvula?

If you have a sore throat, you can treat the pain with acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen. If the soreness in your throat is still there after two days, call your doctor.

Why did my uvula get bigger overnight?

Reasons for Swollen Uvula

The reason this occurs is because of nasal congestion. Breathing at night through a congested nose actually makes the velocity and turbulence of the air increase. This is a physics principle called the Bernoulli effect.

What Antibiotics treat uvulitis?

Adult: (Cefotaxime 2gm IV q4-8h or Ceftriaxone 2gm IV q24h) plus Vancomycin.

How long does a swollen uvula last NHS?

With prompt treatment, most people recover from epiglottitis after about a week and are well enough to leave hospital after 5 to 7 days.

Should I go to the ER for a swollen uvula?

Seek ER treatment if the cough or sore throat is accompanied by: Difficulty breathing. Shortness of breath. High fever.