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Can a swollen lymph node in your throat cause mucus and sinus issues? had a horrible tooth infection and tooth was removed monday please help

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Dr. Jason Stokes answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Node : The swollen lymph node is responding to some sort of infection (tooth, sinus, throat), not causing it.

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Answered 3/24/2020

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