Guys, is it normal to have swollen neck lymph nodes if you are fighting a nasty cold? I was just at my doctors, because this cold and cough have been persistent, so I just wanted him to listen to my lungs. So my lungs are completely clear, but he he said that my lymph nodes on the sides of my neck are little swollen. I was surprised and little scared, but he added: It is completely normal for a viral infection /cold, it means you are fighting this nasty post nasal drip. When I said should I come back after several days, he said:No, it is just a bad cold, take rest and drink a lot.
The only thing is that I do not remember I ever had swollen lymph nodes with cold, although this is really bad one. I am not sure, but maybe I never went to the doctor's for a cold? Anyways, just tell me that this is common thing for a viral cold, please. Thank you guys in advance