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(9,048 posts) Thu Feb 11, 2021, 01:07 PM Feb 2021

Uvula problem [View all]

Just went to the dentist for a clean.
He says my uvula is size 4 - huge. Causes swallowing constantly as well as snoring.
Can be reduced by an operation. A bit risky right now of course.
Uvulectomy
Might be causing my sleep problem too.

I want to get the op asap. Swallowing constantly, especially at night, is a drag.

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Uvula problem [View all] BSdetect Feb 2021 OP

Good luck, when it's safe 🙂 MLAA Feb 2021 #1

I had that procedure done about 15 years ago fleur-de-lisa Feb 2021 #2

Was it always that large or is it swollen? Peregrine Took Feb 2021 #3

I take losartin for blood pressure though my BP was never really bad when I started BSdetect Feb 2021 #4

Looks like Losartin may be the cause of several problems I have BSdetect Feb 2021 #5

Losartin caused my husbands tongue to swell. blueinredohio Feb 2021 #7

My dentist often comments on my huge tongue. It gets on the way too many times. BSdetect Feb 2021 #8

Maybe you should try a different b.p. medicine. blueinredohio Feb 2021 #9

You might be suffering from sleep apnea as a result. I'd recommend getting the operation as soon as Nitram Feb 2021 #6

Here's the thing flotsam Feb 2021 #10

Thanks for the link BSdetect Feb 2021 #11

I had it done flotsam Feb 2021 #12