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Can post nasal drip cause neck left gland to swell and hurt? it only swells when it drips. ent said don't worry but i am miserable. on all meds + neti

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Depends: If the post-nasal drip is from a sinus infection, then your gland can swell up and be tender. You may need a ct sinus scan to find out however.

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 5/1/2014

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A member asked:

Can post nasal drip cause neck left gland to swell and hurt? it only swells when it drips. ent said don't worry but i am miserable. on all meds + neti

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Iwata agreed

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