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The lymph nodes on the back of my neck seem to swell and hurt when my allergies flare up. could allergies cause this and how can i relieve it?
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Inflammation: Lymph nodes react to inflammation at times by swelling and tenderness. As long as they recede this is a benign situation. It's probable that inflammation of the nose and throat during allergic reactions are causing this in your case. Avoiding specific allergens and taking antihistamines, decongestants and tylenol (acetaminophen) may help.
Answered 6/29/2017
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