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I am having painful throbs along left side of throat. i have a swollen lymph node and have been touching it a lot. could this cause the pain? coughing

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Possible: Swollen lymph node is a sign if infection.You may need antibiotics before it gets worse. Advice you to be evaluated

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/18/2013

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