question: Is there anything that I can do at home to treat swollen lymph nodes on the left side of my throat.  This has bothered me for about two weeks.  I've been to my PC physician, and he recommended that I get a soft-tissue x-ray, which I have done.  I called his office and was told the x-rays had come in, but he has yet to call me and let me know the results.  What can I do to reduce the swelling, which is intermittent?