Swollen lymph nodes

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Swollen lymph nodes

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Does smoking cigarette causes swollen lymph nodes in neck and behind ear?

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

Swollen lymph nodes behind the ear can be caused by ear infection, throat infection, infection of the scalp etc. Smoking is unlikely to be cause for post aural lymphadenitis

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