The little lump in the throat is usually referred to as the uvula, also known as the palate. The uvula is located in the oral cavity of the soft palate free edge downward, is a prominent part of the role is mainly in the swallowing, together with the oral cavity of the soft palate upward contraction, closed nasopharyngeal as well as oropharyngeal traffic, to avoid drinking or swallowing food backflow into the nasal cavity; pronounced usually palatopharyngeal open, uvula at the same time to assist in the pronunciation of the function. Acute pharyngitis, the uvula can appear congestion and edema, chronic pharyngitis, the uvula can be thickened and lengthened, due to frequent stimulation of the root of the tongue, can cause pharyngeal irritation symptoms. It is recommended to stay away from dust and stimulating environment, enhance the body’s resistance to prevent pharyngitis.