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Yes, lymph nodes can swell in response to irritation caused by tobacco smoking. Repeated damage in chronic tobacco smoking habits can lead to swollen lymph nodes. Lymph nodes swell due to increase WBC and lymphocyte activity, as nodes are activated to clear out dead cells and attack cells that may have damaged DNA. Some of these damaged cells may be pre-cancerous or cancerous. This condition can lead to a variety of cancers including lymphoma.
Regular irritation causes many different neck glands to react to the damage, thereby causing activity in the immune system leading to the swelling. Lymphocytes and related cell macrophages will drain into the node in the neck if damage is occurring in the upper respiratory system (trachea, upper bronchial tract, throat, near hyoid bone). A network of cervical lymph nodes spans the neck and lower jaw, and "overload" of one node can cause nearby nodes to swell. "Blisters" in the mouth can also occur, as small glands on the inside of the mouth (called "submandible" lymph nodes) swell in response to immune system activity.
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∙ 16y agoNo. Swollen lymph nodes are the sign of an infection. See a doctor.
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If you have swollen lymph nodes and a cold sore what could it be?
A cold sore itself can cause swollen lymph nodes.
Can a UTI cause swollen lymph nodes?
UTI does not typically cause swollen lymph nodes. If you have pain when you urinate and swollen lymph nodes in the genital area, see your health care provider ASAP for an accurate diagnosis.
Can diabetes cause swollen lymph nodes?
no
Can a yeast infection cause swollen lymph nodes?
Yes, a yeast infection can cause your lymph nodes to swell.
Can cocaine cause swollen lymph nodes?
Yep
Do swollen lymph nodes cause tingling in the arm?
yes
Can tick bite cause swollen lymph nodes in the neck?
It can
Can a Black fly bite cause swollen lymph nodes?
Black flies can carry certain types of bacteria that cause infections, and the infections can in turn cause swollen lymph nodes. I've had times I've been bitten and ended up feeling a little under the weather and had swollen lymph nodes. In short, yes!
What kind of infection cause swollen lymph nodes?
throat infection.
How does cocaine cause swollen lymph nodes?
the lung are very important
True or false if you have swollen glands you actually have swollen lymph nodes?
It depends on where your body is swollen. Lymph nodes are everywhere.
Can you drink alcohol when lymph nodes are swollen?
Swollen lymph nodes are caused by inflammation, infection or cancer. You cannot drink alcohol when your lymph nodes are swollen because it contributes to the pain.
