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Swollen lymphnodes
Hi, im a 33 year old female.I have had cervical lymphadenopathy for 3 months. About 3 nodes on each side swollen. No pain and wasn't sick. I developed a persistant cough about a month into swollen nodes that mostly went away with antibiotics but still have some coughing at night. No other symptoms other than prolonged menstration(10-14 days a month) which started with the swollen nodes.ENT is not worried because my nodes arent big enough to concern him.i am worried though as they’re not going aw
As your swollen lymph nodes and cough has responded to antibiotic and has much reduced, your treating ENT doctor has taken the right decision of wait and watch.
Next Steps
Please keep in touch with him. He will advise you any investigations if needed.
Health Tips
Swollen lymph nodes due to acute lymph adenitis take some months to clear. Gurgle with luke warm saline regularly, until the nodes subsides.
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