Can you get swollen lymph nodes from bronchitis?
Patient: So about a month ago, I went into my doctor with sinus congestion and cough. I had also noticed that on both sides of my collarbone a lymph node had become swollen. He said that I had a long standing sinus infection and gave me Biaxin, as I am allergic to -cillin. He said the lymph nodes should go away when the infection is gone. Two weeks later, the sinus pressure had relieved but the cough had become worse. I went to my backup doctor who said the sinus infection had turned into bronchitis. Thus, he gave me Doxycycline and a 5 day course of 10 mg prednisone. He also ordered a chest X-ray that I am awaiting the result of. My question is neither of the doctors seemed worried that both of my supraclavicular lymph nodes were swollen. Would the lymph nodes still be swollen with the bronchitis? Neither doctor really felt them. they are soft and move around when pressed but with some discomfort and feel like the size and shape of small bean. At what time frame should I ask for them to look into the lymph nodes more?A little about my family history: my family is generally healthy besides heart disease on my dad's side of the family and my great-grandpa died from lung cancer. Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.  I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.  Usually bronchitis doesn't cause lymph nodes. As you explain the history yes there is an infection present and you should discuss with your doctor for this.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jolanda