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On hizentra for cvid still have very swollen/disfiguring lymph nodes (3 yrs straight) any suggestions to control this reactive follicular hyperplasia?

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Dr. Stuart Winkler answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

CVID: Common variable immunodeficiency is characterized by hypogammaglobulinemia and recurrent infections. You are on gammaglobulin ie Hizentra. I would be worried about an underlying infection causing lymph node swelling. Your gammaglobulin level should be checked and cultures drawn. You may need a higher dose of Hizentra and specific treatment for an underlying infection. See your doctor.

Answered 1/23/2015

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