A lump above the laryngeal node is usually caused by retrograde inflammation of the submandibular gland of the body due to obstruction and narrowing of the ducts, a phenomenon known as submandibular adenitis. Submandibular adenitis occurs in adult males and is mostly chronic in manifestation. It can be treated with medication at present and has a very high cure rate. Patients usually have fever, rapid pulse, increased respiratory rate, significant edema under the jaw, pain, and, in severe cases, purulent discharge. The submandibular gland may also become enlarged and painful, especially after the body has eaten acidic food. The treatment of submandibular adenitis usually takes cephalosporins, penicillins and other broad-spectrum antibiotics, if the patient is allergic to these two types of antibiotics can also use erythromycin and other macrolides, after taking the drug can be significantly relieved, but can be recurrent. You should pay more attention to rest, avoid staying up late, eat a light diet and eat more vitamin-rich foods. The lump above the laryngeal node belongs to submandibular adenitis and should be treated promptly once detected.