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Dealing With A Fall Allergy. Affecting Throat And Vocal Cords. Had A Cold. CT Scan Shows Blockages In Heart. Lymph Node Is Enlarged. Safe Remedy?

I am dealing with a fall allergy at this time that is affecting my throat and vocal cords (laryngitis). I have this allergy every year and it lasts several weeks. Previous to that I had a cold. Recently I had a CT scan to see if there were any blockages in my heart. My heart is fine, no blockages. But during that scan, the radiologist noted that my right hilar lymph node was mildly enlarged. My question is: Is it possible that my allergy and recent cold could be the cause of the mildly enlarged hilar lymph node? Thank you.
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
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Dear Friend,

Hilar lymphadenopathy has various causes prominent among those are infections like bacterial, tuberculosis, aspergillosis which commonly leads to hilar adenopathy...
other prominent causes are autoimmune diseases, sarcoidosis,malignancy..

You have history of allergy , sinusitis which may point towards some conditions like Wegner's granulomatosis which can also cause hilar adenopathy.

I would suggest you to get your CT Scan of your chest. If there is some lesion, will do further worup.

Since your radiologist told that its mild. It may be insignificant or may be significant.

I am not saying you have a disease, but its always better to be sure.

Lets us know if we can help you in any way or if you have further queries.

Stay healthy

Dr Anshul, MD

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Dealing With A Fall Allergy. Affecting Throat And Vocal Cords. Had A Cold. CT Scan Shows Blockages In Heart. Lymph Node Is Enlarged. Safe Remedy?

Dear Friend, Hilar lymphadenopathy has various causes prominent among those are infections like bacterial, tuberculosis, aspergillosis which commonly leads to hilar adenopathy... other prominent causes are autoimmune diseases, sarcoidosis,malignancy.. You have history of allergy , sinusitis which may point towards some conditions like Wegner s granulomatosis which can also cause hilar adenopathy. I would suggest you to get your CT Scan of your chest. If there is some lesion, will do further worup. Since your radiologist told that its mild. It may be insignificant or may be significant. I am not saying you have a disease, but its always better to be sure. Lets us know if we can help you in any way or if you have further queries. Stay healthy Dr Anshul, MD