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A member asked:

Is it possible for your throat to hurt and not have swollen lymph nodes?

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Dr. David Kam answered

Yes: Sore throat could be from acid reflux or viral pharyngitis which are usually not associated with swollen lymph nodes.

Dr Biermann agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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I have swollen lymph nodes right now and they hurt whe i touch th and turn my neck, i also have a inflamed throat, what can make the lymph node better?

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