4. Causes
The most common cause of a swollen uvula is a streptococcus infection, which usually causes other areas of the mouth to swell, too. Other causes include inhaling or swallowing chemicals, damage from severe and persistent acid reflux, and smoking. Injury to the back of the throat from intubation, an endoscopy, or surgery such as a tonsillectomy can also cause uvulitis.
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