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Can your lymph nodes be swollen for no apparent reason?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Immunity: Yes. Absolutely. Active immune responses mean a healthy immune system. They fight off bugs all the time that we cannot feel.

Dr Chen agreed

Answered 7/10/2019

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