A member asked:

Having a cough with phlegm and nose always seems to be stuffy but no mucus comes out an also a swollen lymph node in neck? is this a cold? it's been a week and it seems it won't go away.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jane Lykins answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Could be allergies: Swollen nasal passages often occur with allergies, and drainage can go down the back of your throat causing you to cough up phlegm. Try a steroid nasal spray like Flonase (now available over the counter) plus an antihistamine like loratadine. If still no improvement in 3-4 days, get checked out!

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

3.2k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Having a cough with phlegm and nose always seems to be stuffy but no mucus comes out an also a swollen lymph node in neck? is this a cold? it's been a week and it seems it won't go away.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jane Lykins answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

Have cough&runny/stuffy nose for 5 days.Have a lot of mucus in nose & some phlegm in throat.Spit out some yellow phlegm that has some blood.Problem?

A member asked:

Sore throat for 9 days. Dry cough and stuffy nose. Swollen lymph nodes. Sore throat really bad at night. Diagnosed pharyngitis. I need it to go away!

A member asked:

14mth old boy had head cold now chesty cough at nigh/phlegm drips down throat. Nose running brown/yellow mucus. Been 7 days. When see a doctor?

A member asked:

Ear pain and also feeling "full", runny stuffy nose, congested, cough, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, & now slight jaw pain when swallowing. Advice

A member asked:

Mild fever that comes and goes (more than 3w) and a swollen lymph node in the neck. Had cough and runny nose but its gone. Fever making me worry. HIV?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Unending cough, swollen throat & lymph nodes, painful to swallow and breathe, coughing up mucous, clear nose. I just want relief so i can sleep =(

Why is my nose stuffy but when I blow nothing really comes out? Sometimes it's mucous. I also have a cough with phgylm and a swollen lymph node.

Had a cold with runny nose, wet cough, swollen lymph nodes in neck, lasted 2-3 months...was months ago but lymph nodes never went down and still hurt?

Got flu shot on Wednesday. 2 days later, stuffy nose/yellow mucous, body aches , kinda dry mouth/sore throat ,swollen lymph nodes. Flu shot symptoms?

Have had a cold/ mildly sick (not covid) recently, still have a cough and stuffy nose, but feel like I have a lot of mucous and phlem in my throat, I have a ventolin inhaler but what can I do or take. 31 Female?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?