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I have a swollen lump behind my ear. it came suddenly at the end of having sore throat, nasal and chest congestion. what is it likely?

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Reactive inflammator: Y lymph node. It should go down with treatment. If not, see your doctor please.

Dr Behner agreed

Answered 7/21/2016

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