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A 16-year-old male asked:

I have a small bump in between my cheekbone and ear on one side of my face, and also have a minor sore throat/ cough. is this a swollen lymph node?

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Dr. Louis Gallia
Dr. Louis Galliaanswered
Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial 46 years experience
Probably: Probably. If that is the case, the bump should disappera after the others symptoms improve. If not, see your doc to look at the bump.
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Dr. Walter Husar
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Dr. Jessica Allan
Dr. Jessica Allananswered
Internal Medicine 24 years experience
Probably: It is very common for lymph nodes to swell during an upper respiratory illness. If it does not resolve in size over a few weeks go to a doctor.
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