A 46-year-old female asked:

why would my lymph node in my neck be swollen if i am not sick with a cold or nor do i have any allergies?

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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 25 years experience

Sometimes: nodes swelling response to inflammation (not just infection). Take care.

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I have a swollen lymph node in my neck, difficulty swallowing, ear ache and congestion in my throat. I do have allergies. What could it be?

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