Is it normal to be able to feel the lymph nodes in my chest during a check-up? Are chest lymph nodes usually noticeable by touch? I'm just trying to understand what's typical.

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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3+ Yrs

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yes, if they have increased size due to infection

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