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My lymph nodes seem to swell whenever i get a little cough or cold. is that normal. overall i'm healthy, no other symptoms?

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Dr. Olivia Liao answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yes normal: If the lymph nodes stay swollen or are painlessly enlarged then get it checked.

Dr Pizzo agreed

Answered 1/6/2021

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not unexpected: But you should have them checked when you are not sick.

Answered 10/9/2013

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A member asked:

My lymph nodes seem to swell whenever i get a little cough or cold. is that normal. overall i'm healthy, no other symptoms?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Olivia Liao answered

Dr Pizzo agreed

Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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