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What can you do for swollen glands? also have a cold...
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Lymph nodes: The swollen "glands" under your jaw or upper neck, that occur during a cold, are lymph nodes full of lymphocytes reacting to fight the cold virus. They produce cytokines that cause pain and fever: Your bodies way of telling you to take it easy. They will subside on their own after the virus is cleared. Aspirin, Tylenol, (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen may ease the pain of tender lymph nodes or sore throat.
Answered 12/28/2014
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Swollen glands: Be sure you do not have Strep. Take ibuprofen 400 mg 4x per day x 5-7 days. Drink Airborne warm tea, one lozenge per 6 oz 4x / day x 5 days.
Answered 12/27/2014
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