im stuck at work and my girlfriend just phoned and told me the dangley bit at the back of her mouth is the twice the size and she is haven trouble breathing!!!any clues?
2006-11-13 18:02:42 · 14 answers · asked by djladymusic 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
The "dangly bit" is called the uvula and when it is inflamed and swollen, that's called uvulitis. This is not tonsillitis! Your girlfriend needs to have someone drive her to an ER now before she goes into respiratory distress. Call her now and advise her to avoid gargling or drinking. Nothing by mouth! Understand? Get her to an ER.
2006-11-13 18:08:02 · answer #1 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
the dangly bit is called the uvula... the other answers are good but I just wanted to point that out, Ive never had the chance to use it in a sentence before! but yes probably some sort of infection, errrrrrrrrr tell her to go to the doctors?
2006-11-13 18:09:17 · answer #2 · answered by crash 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The "having trouble breathing" concerns me, dont fool around with anything at home go to the hospital and get it checked.
2006-11-14 13:38:28 · answer #3 · answered by LV 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If rapid onset-may be allergic reaction-seek medical help urgently.If slower onset and good lady is prone to exageration-tonsilitis-go with previous advice.
Tangential thinking-maybe she is shrinking everywhere except the back of her throat!
2006-11-13 18:11:21 · answer #4 · answered by Thinker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils in the mouth and will often, but not necessarily, cause a sore throat and fever.
Symptoms may include pain in the tonsil area and inability to swallow and/or painful swallowing, white spots may also appear on the tonsils.
2006-11-13 18:05:08 · answer #5 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes. She needs to see a doctor ASAP. If it continues to swell I can cut of the air flow to her lungs and then she really will be in the hospital. If she wants til she goes is gargle with warm salt water to help the swelling.
I hope she is fine. Please urge her to the hospital
2006-11-13 18:09:18 · answer #6 · answered by Staci R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
severe allergic reaction to something like nuts...allergies can just develop so its possible, she should probably go to hospital for an anti histermine injection to stop the swelling xx
2006-11-14 09:21:39 · answer #7 · answered by Kerry A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she cant breathe properly should go to hospital,has she been
stung in her mouth ?by something Hospital.
2006-11-13 18:49:53 · answer #8 · answered by Carol B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell her to get it checked out at the doctors
2006-11-13 18:11:39 · answer #9 · answered by lizarddd 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tonsillitis or just swollen. Gargle with salt water or take Strepsils.
2006-11-13 18:04:54 · answer #10 · answered by galaxy_glider 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋