"It got progressively bigger and then I had trouble breathing when I would lay down," says Makaila Chenier of finding a lump in her neck in January ...

Makaila Chenier, 17, found a lump in her neck. As it grew it became more difficult for her to breathe when she'd lie down.

Lymph nodes are small glands that filter lymph, the clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system. During an infection, they accumulate bacteria or dead or diseased cells and may swell.

A swollen lymph node can be a bit like your body’s version of a red flag: When one of these bean-shaped clusters of immune ...

Swollen lymph nodes may result from an infection or illness. If they last for a long time or occur with other symptoms, you may need medical care. Treatment is specific to the cause of the swollen ...

Swollen lymph nodes in your neck, armpit, head, and other parts of the body often occur when your body is fighting an infection or disease. Lymph nodes filter fluids from the lymphatic system.

A DEADLY anthrax outbreak has struck Thailand, killing a man and hospitalising four others, health officials say. Authorities ...

Allergy symptoms may include a runny nose, congestion, coughing, wheezing, itching, and sometimes, swollen lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped organs that help remove harmful ...

When most people think of allergies, they picture sneezing, watery eyes, and runny noses—but there’s another symptom that often goes unrecognized: swollen lymph nodes. These small, bean-shaped ...

Lymphadenopathy — or swollen lymph nodes — is oftentimes a sign of an infection or other illness. But they can also be a sign that breast cancer has spread beyond the breast. Swollen lymph ...

Armpit pain is a common complaint that can have many causes, from mild muscle injuries to swollen lymph nodes and severe skin infections. In most cases, armpit pain isn't a reason to worry ...