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A member asked:
If my lymph nodes are swollen why did my doc say i have a sinus infection i am also coughing a lot what could i have my strep came back negative so ?
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Still consistent: Lymph node swelling is not unique to strep throat or pharyngitis. The lymph nodes swelling in your neck can be caused by a sinus infection, bronchitis, upper respiratory infection. It is part of the process.
Answered 3/24/2020
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