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I have an enlarged lymph node in my chest that is causing pain. when i breathe i feel the pain. was ill last week. could this be left over from that?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Chest lymph node: An enlarged lymph node in the chest should be immediately evaluated. See your doctor for a referral to a hematologist or infectious disease disease specialist

Answered 9/14/2014

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A member asked:

I have an enlarged lymph node in my chest that is causing pain. when i breathe i feel the pain. was ill last week. could this be left over from that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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