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My lymph node on left side is swollen and hurts when swallowing. is their anything to take or relieve/reduce the swollen?
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Yes: Alternate tylenol (acetaminophen) with advil every 4 hrs but if you have strep throat, you must be treated with antibiotics.
Answered 5/21/2013
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