A member asked:

Noticeable swelling right side of neck directly under ear. painful to the touch. tripled in size overnight.

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Lymphadenitis: Could be inflammation of upper neck lymph nodes due to a viral upper respiratory or ear infection. If does not respond to over the counter nsaids such as Ibuprofen within 24 to 48 hours, you need to be evaluated by an ENT specialist.

Answered 6/25/2014

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