[header] How to reduce uvula swelling [title] Gargle with warm water and table salt. [step] The warm water can feel soothing, and the salt can draw out the inflammation in your uvula. Don't make the water hot-this can burn your throat and cause more damage. 
Add about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons of table salt to 8 ounces of warm water and mix it together until the salt dissolves. [substeps] You can gargle with warm salt water up to three times a day, just be sure not to swallow the salt water.