What Does It Mean If You Don't Have a Uvula

An acquired absent uvula may be secondary to surgery or cultural practices, or it may be a complication of infection. Although uvulectomy has been used to treat chronic pharyngitis, cough, and sleep apnea, it is not seen as effective for these conditions.

Is it normal not to have a uvula?

Introduction: Absence of the uvula is very rare in the general population, which is mostly acquired secondary to surgery or is rarely congenitally absent since birth.

Does every human have a uvula?

As the latest episode of SciShow explains, uvulas are part of what makes humans so unique. Out of all the mammals on Earth, it’s just us and some species of baboons that have them, so go ahead and pat yourself on the uvula (don’t).