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Swollen lymph node under jaw when i lean my head down i feel the knot i have a cold?

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Dr. David Lee answered

Possibly.: It's possible to have swollen lymph nodes as part of a cold or other upper respiratory infection. You could consider waiting until the cold gets better & see what happens to your lymph node. It will probably get better on its own. If it doesn't, you may want to see your primary doctor about it.

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Answered 12/13/2020

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