Could my long-term ear blockage and post-nasal drip, which I am treating with Allegra and a nasal spray, combined with a new hard, painless lump on my neck and two tender lumps on my back, be a sign of a serious condition like lymphoma? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Could my long-term ear blockage and post-nasal drip, which I am treating with Allegra and a nasal spray, combined with a new hard, painless lump on my neck and two tender lumps on my back, be a sign of a serious condition like lymphoma?

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Could my long-term ear blockage and post-nasal drip, which I am treating with Allegra and a nasal spray, combined with a new hard, painless lump on my neck and two tender lumps on my back, be a sign of a serious condition like lymphoma?

Asked by Male, 26 · 7 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

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7 days ago

While a hard, painless neck lump should be evaluated by a doctor to rule out serious conditions like lymphoma, there are many common, benign causes. Your chronic allergies and post-nasal drip, which you treat with Allegra (fexofenadine) and nasal spray, can cause lymph nodes to swell in response to inflammation. Additionally, the tender lumps on your back are often harmless cysts or localized skin infections. Please schedule an appointment with a healthcare professional soon for a physical exam to give you accurate answers and peace of mind.

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Could my long-term ear blockage and post-nasal drip, which I am treating with Allegra and a nasal spray, combined with a new hard, painless lump on my neck and two tender lumps on my back, be a sign of a serious condition like lymphoma?

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