The piercing is rare due to the
gag reflex, which makes it difficult to administer or receive it. Should jewelry pierced through the uvula come loose, it may be swallowed or even inhaled, which would require surgery to remove. As with tongue piercings, there is a risk of crush injury during the piercing, swelling, and infection. The jewelry will also pull the uvula down during sleep, reducing the diameter of the nasal airway and increasing the chance of
sleep-related breathing disorders such as snoring. Uvula piercings may
migrate leading to bisection of the uvula, which is harmless. ==History and culture==