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.
Partial Uvulectomy. The uvula (the small punching bag at the tip of the soft palate) is often enlarged if you have sleep apnea or snore. While the uvula is rarely the cause of sleep apnea or snoring, it can contribute to both disorders. As a result, a head and neck surgeon at Jefferson may suggest removing a portion of the uvula known as a partial uvulectomy. What Does Partial Uvulectomy Involve? Because complete uvulectomy has been associated with swallowing problems, drying of the throat and globus sensation (feeling of a lump in the throat), most of the surgeons at Jefferson do not advocate the complete removal of the entire uvula.