Can Your Epiglottis Swell?

Can Your Epiglottis Swell? Can your epiglottis swell? Epiglottitis is inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis. It’s often caused by an infection, but can also sometimes happen as a result of a throat injury. The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that sits beneath the tongue at the back of the throat. How do you