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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.
Causes of swollen lymph glands. 1  allergies (wheat and dairy). 2  recent antibiotic use. 3  sinusitis. 4  Candida. 5  inner ear infection/ blocked ears/ infection/ glue ear. 6  sore throat/ tonsillitis. 7  upper respiratory infection. 8  low immunity. have three enlarged lymph nodes, all are slightly firm, movable, and very tender to the touch. The lymphatic glands (lymph nodes) are found in the throat area at the side of the neck, down the sternum, groin and armpits.