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Can smoking cause slightly swollen lymph nodes (5-10mm) in one side of the neck?

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Not likely: Lymph nodes on one side of the neck need to be evaluated by your physician and a complete physical needs to be done. If you are smoking, please stop.

Answered 4/13/2021

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