ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE PARISH BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE GUIDELINES. The purpose of the Committee is to directly express the parishâs sympathy by offering support at the time of death of a family member. This service is extended to all members of the community in the event of the death of an immediate family member.
Uvulitis is not a life-threatening disease and it should go away in a few days. Usually, doctors would point out that the case of a swollen uvula can be one of the many things: 1  Dehydration.  Viral or bacterial infection. This is the most common cause of swollen uvula. This is an indicative that a harmful microorganism was about to enter either in the lungs of digestive tract.
Medical Function of Uvula. As mentioned earlier, uvula purpose is in blocking the nose while swallowing so that food does not go into the nose. Hence, purpose of uvula is to aid in proper swallowing of food. It also helps in blocking the wind pipe opening so that food does not enter it while swallowing.This prevents chocking of food which would otherwise obstruct in breathing. This aids in safe swallowing of food.ence, purpose of uvula is to aid in proper swallowing of food. It also helps in blocking the wind pipe opening so that food does not enter it while swallowing. This prevents chocking of food which would otherwise obstruct in breathing. This aids in safe swallowing of food.