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.
The uvula is part of the soft palate and is made of muscles and secretory organs. One anatomist has posted pictures showing how he can control his uvula as a party trick. Some nerve. Touching the uvula results in a gag reflex. I didn't test my own because I gag if anything pokes around near the back of my tongue. Some, however, suggest that massaging the uvula with a cotton swab can stop hiccups. Gatekeeper. One job of the uvula is to help things from getting into your nasal cavity.