Question 1

i had septoplasty surgery in oct 2014 which straighten my deviated septum &reduced my turbinates. it's may 2015 &my nose is swollen again, making it hard to breathe &causing mid chest discomfort with a little dry cough, what can i do?

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Consult: an allergist  since the problem is recurring and you could be tested for what you're allergic to  and treated with effective medicines. Get well.

Question 2

i started abilify and now my chest and throat feel swollen and its hard to breathe. i also get dizzy and ive got the chills. oh and my stomach hurts?

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STOP: the ABILIFY and contact the Prescribing Physician ASAP!

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Question 3

my throat is so swollen on my left side right under my jawline, you can really feel the difference, its hard to breathe, and my lymph nodes in my r...

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Dr. can check it out: Throat symptoms can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), tonsil abscess; or a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from another cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent or doesn't go away quickly. Feeling "hard to breathe" can be an emergency needing an ambulance, depending on severity.

Question 4

do swollen lymph nodes sometimes make it harder to breathe?

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Maybe : If the lymph nodes are in the chest and large enough to compress airways they can affect breathing.  Some diseases where this occurs include lymphoma, sarcoidosis and lupus.

Question 5

how do you treat swollen lymph nodes in neck and hard to swallow or breathe?

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You need a medical e: A medical examination is advised in order to find out the cause of enlarged nodes. It can be due to an infection or cancer. Your doctor can tell the cause and guide you as to what is best next step. It may require a biopsy unless it is due to infection for which antibiotics may be indicated.

Question 6

my lyphnodes are swollen but only on one side and at the base of my neck and are painful and i feel like i have a lump in my throat, hard to breathe?

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Infection: Sounds like you have throat infection. Antibiotics should help.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: enlarged chest lymph nodes?

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Multiple: There are multiple lymph node stations in the chest. In general enlargement is considered in nodes greater than 15-20mm in size. Reasons for enlargement are too numerous to list but include infection,inflammatory conditions,many types of cancer and other more obscure diagnosis. Usually found on imaging like CT, then need tissue diagnosis if no obvious reason for enlargement

Question 8

is 11mm enlarged chest lymph nodes dangerous, what is the cause of it ?

Accepted Answer

Needs follow up: It may or not be a reason for concern, but needs follow up by your doctor. Lymph nodes enlarge to help us fight off infection. A persistent lymph node larger than one cm probably needs a biopsy or at least close follow up.

Question 9

how can i know if i have any chest lymph nodes, are they palpable?

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Lymphadenopathy: This depends upon where the nodes are located. If they are superficial, in the axillae or the supraclavicular area they are easily palpated, but nodes in the mediastinum must be detected using imaging studies.

Question 10

hello doctors. can a biopsy of chest lymph nodes cause a collapsed lung?

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Yes: Yes.  Biopsy of certain chest lymph nodes can cause a collapsed lung.  The risk is small though if procedure performed properly.

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I had septoplasty surgery in oct 2014 which straighten my deviated septum &reduced my turbinates. it's may 2015 &my nose is swollen again, making it hard to breathe &causing mid chest discomfort with a little dry cough, what can i do?

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I started abilify and now my chest and throat feel swollen and its hard to breathe. i also get dizzy and ive got the chills. oh and my stomach hurts?

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My throat is so swollen on my left side right under my jawline, you can really feel the difference, its hard to breathe, and my lymph nodes in my r...

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Do swollen lymph nodes sometimes make it harder to breathe?

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How do you treat swollen lymph nodes in neck and hard to swallow or breathe?

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My lyphnodes are swollen but only on one side and at the base of my neck and are painful and i feel like i have a lump in my throat, hard to breathe?

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What is the definition or description of: enlarged chest lymph nodes?

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Is 11mm enlarged chest lymph nodes dangerous, what is the cause of it ?

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How can i know if i have any chest lymph nodes, are they palpable?

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Hello doctors. can a biopsy of chest lymph nodes cause a collapsed lung?

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