My uvula trick
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Brad W.Posted
Tue 28 Oct 2008 9:46pm
about me.
The image above shows my uvula (better known as "that thing dangling in the back of your mouth") in its relaxed, more-or-less normal configuration. Now, watch what... to be a congenital anomaly, not a trait you can develop through practice.
Anatomically, the uvula is basically an extension of the soft palate. Using my lesser known uvula trick
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White Uvula
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nic5sePosted
Thu 05 Feb 2009 12:56pm
I have been looking at my Uvula for the past couple of days and notice that it is completley white with a little bit of red in the middle and wonder if this is normal?
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Pretentious?
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Ray ..Posted
Sun 28 Jun 2009 9:33pm
Why is it pretentious to use the right word? I got called out for saying that my uvula is vestigial.
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Follow up to T&A
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Bethany B.Posted
Thu 22 Jan 2009 6:19pm
Yesterday we had an appointment with Payton's ENT for follow up to her T&A surgery. My concerns have been clarified ... she does not have a submucous cleft palate. She does, however, have a bifid uvula. In light of that, the surgeon palpated the palate, but did not feel any evidence of a cleft. Despite this, she was very conservative
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You Snooze - You Lose
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Healthy-Clues ..Posted
Wed 08 Jul 2009 10:17pm
Snoring can be annoying to listent to. Did you know it can also be harmful you your health?
Snoring can be caused by stress, but it can also be caused by sleep apnea.
According to MedicineNet.com when obstructive sleep apnea occurs, the muscles of the soft palate around the base of the tongue and the uvula relax, obstructing the airway. This can
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Dana Ullman: Sleep Apnea: Is Your Snoring Problem Benign Or Deadly …
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Dr. Syed L.Posted
Fri 15 Jan 2010 12:07pm
The most commonly performed surgery for people with sleep apnea include the cutting off the back of the soft palate and the uvula, though an increasing number of surgeons are now performing an even more radical (and risky) procedure of cutting free … I was pleased to find a thoughtful and heartful dentist /healer
The rest is here:
Dana Ullman
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Dana Ullman: Sleep Apnea: Is Your Snoring Problem Benign Or Deadly …
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Dr. Syed L.Posted
Fri 15 Jan 2010 12:07pm
The most commonly performed surgery for people with sleep apnea include the cutting off the back of the soft palate and the uvula, though an increasing number of surgeons are now performing an even more radical (and risky) procedure of cutting free … I was pleased to find a thoughtful and heartful dentist /healer
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Dana Ullman: Sleep
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Sleep Disorder Snoring & fatigue?
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Healthy Living ..Posted
Tue 21 Dec 2010 5:09am
During normal breathing, air passes through the throat on its way to the lungs. The air travels past the soft palate, uvula, tonsils, and tongue. When..., the uvula and soft palate frequently vibrate causing the distinctive sounds of snoring.
Sleep apnea is a condition associated with breath holding. Most patients with sleep apnea
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The investigation continues ...
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Bethany B.Posted
Thu 22 Jan 2009 6:19pm1 Comment
. What in the heck?! The description of this explains it exactly and part of this ... which the doctor also mentioned ... is that the uvula is split. The uvula is the little... is intact but the musculature beneath the surface is not adequately or properly joined. Usually the only outward sign of the cleft is a bifid uvula (the punching bag in the back
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Liquid Gold
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Angel ..Posted
Sun 24 Aug 2008 2:51pm
I could stand the pain no longer today. My tonsil was practically touching my uvula and my ear hurt so bad I could barely sleep. Off to urgent care.
They originally thought I had strep, but the rapid test came back negative--they are sending off a culture anyway.
BUT the doctor is my friend, he gave me wonderful numbing drops
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