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Yes the uvula can grow and have to be surgically trimmed back.

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Q: Can the uvula at the back of the throat be too long and cause a continual cough?
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What is hanging ball in back of throat?

The hanging ball in the back of the throat is called a uvula.


Does the uvula move?

Yes, the uvula in your throat does. When you scream or talk, it does.


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Uvula - the small flap in the back of your throat


What is the hanging thing in your throat?

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Does the uvula extends from the bladder to the outside of the body?

No. The uvula is the small hanging tissue in the back of your throat.


Can the uvula get infected?

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What is the fleshy protrusion hanging in the back of the throat?

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What is the dangly thing in the back of your throat called?

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Will Crohns disease cause the uvula and other areas of the throat to swell?

Crohns disease can cause symptoms anywhere in the digestive tract, from mouth to anus. It is unlikely Crohns disease would be the first suspect for a swollen uvula or sore throat but eventually, after eliminating the usual suspected causes, a test for Crohns could verify that diagnosis.


Can the end of the uvula make you snore?

The piece of tissue that hangs from the back of the throat is called the uvula. Individuals with a large or longer than average uvula can suffer from snoring when the uvula vibrates in the airway.


In human anatomy where does one find the uvula?

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What is the punching bag in the back of throat?

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