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What would be a good home remedy for reducing the swelling/pain of lymph nodes behind the ear? given that there are no other symptoms.

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Time: Swollen lymph nodes usually get better with time in general if you're not better in a month make it face-to-face primary care physician visit to evaluate diagnose and treat this

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 1/8/2016

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A member asked:

What would be a good home remedy for reducing the swelling/pain of lymph nodes behind the ear? given that there are no other symptoms.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Dr Feola agreed

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