A swollen uvula can cause a sore throat, redness, or breathing problems. You may also find it hard to talk or feel like you're choking. It's a condition called uvulitis. The suffix "itis" means ...

Strep throat symptoms include a sore throat and a fever, as well as throat swelling, a swollen uvula, or swollen tonsils. Healthcare providers use several tests to diagnose strep throat.

A sore throat and swollen glands, or lymph nodes, can be symptoms of a bacterial infection, like strep throat, a viral infection, or lymphoma. A sore throat and swollen glands often occur together.