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Lymph nodes become swollen in response to illness, infection, or stress. Swollen lymph nodes are one sign that your lymphatic system is working to rid your body of the responsible agents. Swollen lymph glands in the head and neck are normally caused by illnesses such as: ear infection.
How to Stop Throat Swelling. Inflammation of the pharynx is usually a sign of viral infection. Photo Credit Pixland/Pixland/Getty Images. Throat swelling, or pharyngitis, can cause pain or itching in the throat that may worsen when you swallow.ost cases of throat swelling are caused by viral infections, such as the cold or flu, but if your symptoms are caused by a bacterial infection, antibiotics may be required.