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Q: Allergic Reaction Swollen Lymph Node

asked by: tmast on February 22nd, 2007

New User

Hello, I've had this swollen lymph node under my chin on the left side of my neck for over a year now. I had a naet allergy treatment for Tree MIX and 1 or 2 days later it was swollen. ITs 1 inch long by 3/4" inch wide and has stayed the same size. I'm not cleared from my allergys yet and still am having problems with the air.

What can I do to make the lymph node go back to normal? I've been to my normal doctor and he said just to watch it but that was over a year ago also.

Thanks

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critical care RN

replied on February 22nd, 2007

Experienced User

There's really not much you can do to make it go back to normal. Lymph nodes act as filters, that collect and destroy bacteria and viruses. When the body is fighting an infection, lymphocytes multiply rapidly and produce a characteristic swelling of the lymph nodes. They can calcify over and remain a permanent lump. They can be removed in a simple office procedure if it is bothersome to you.

tmast

replied on February 22nd, 2007

New User

Do you think it will eventually go back to normal after i stop reacting to the stuff in the air? Because it was a allergic reaction that made it swell up. And it was never fighting anthing off or exposed to something. The nAet treatments are a stimulation to your body while holding the allergen in your hand.

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