UVULITIS Meaning and
Definition
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Uvulitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the uvula, which is the small, fleshy tissue that hangs down from the back of the throat. The uvula is composed of muscles and connective tissue and plays a role in speech and swallowing.
The inflammation of the uvula in uvulitis can result from various causes, including infections, allergies, irritants, or trauma. Certain respiratory infections, such as the common cold or flu, can lead to uvulitis due to inflammation spreading to the uvula. Allergic reactions to certain foods, medications, or environmental factors can also trigger uvulitis. Additionally, exposure to irritants like smoking or excessive alcohol consumption may cause irritation and inflammation of the uvula.
The symptoms of uvulitis may include sore throat, redness and swelling of the uvula, difficulty swallowing, the sensation of having a foreign object in the throat, increased saliva production, and occasionally, voice changes. In severe cases, uvulitis may cause difficulty breathing due to the swollen uvula obstructing the airway.
Treatment for uvulitis typically involves addressing the underlying cause. If the inflammation is due to an infection, medications like antibiotics or antivirals may be prescribed. Anti-inflammatory medications and throat lozenges may help in alleviating symptoms. Drinking plenty of fluids and avoiding irritants like smoking can also aid in recovery. In rare cases where uvulitis causes severe breathing difficulties, hospitalization may be required for close monitoring and potential interventions such as corticosteroid administration or even surgical removal of the uvula.
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Staphylitis, cionitis, inflammation of the uvula.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for UVULITIS
- yvulitis
- hvulitis
- jvulitis
- ivulitis
- 8vulitis
- 7vulitis
- uculitis
- ubulitis
- ugulitis
- ufulitis
- uvylitis
- uvhlitis
- uvjlitis
- uvilitis
- uv8litis
- uv7litis
- uvukitis
- uvupitis
- uvuoitis
Etymology of UVULITIS
The word "uvulitis" is derived from the Latin term "uvula", which means "grape" or "little grape". It is a diminutive form of "uva", which directly translates to "grape". The suffix "-itis" is a combining form used to indicate inflammation. Thus, "uvulitis" refers to the inflammation of the uvula, a small, grape-like structure at the back of the throat.
Similar spelling words for UVULITIS
- ovulids,
- eyefolds,
- re-evaluates,
- AVLETS,
- ovulates,
- afflatus,
- AFOLDS,
- wavellites,
- ophiolites,
- evolutes,
- upholds,
- afiliadas,
- apholates,
- dis-affiliates,
- Ephialtes,
- ovulites,
- ovalities,
- evaluates,
- affiliates,
- Ephelides,
- wavelets,
- EFIELDS,
- Ephelotes,
- offloads,
- AFLTS.
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