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I have a cold. no sore throat. one lymph node is slightly bigger on one side of neck. normal?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Normal: Normal with URI. If enlarged lymph node persists, see regular MD or ENT doc.

Answered 12/9/2018

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: Transient node enlargement is expected in an infection as part of your immune response to the invaders.

Dr Okamoto and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

I have a cold. no sore throat. one lymph node is slightly bigger on one side of neck. normal?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Okamoto and 5 doctors agreed

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