Inflammation of the lymph nodes in the neck is related to colds, but not all patients are caused by colds. Inflammation of the lymph nodes in the neck is mostly caused by the invasion of pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus hemolyticus from the mucous membranes, the skin, or from nearby infectious foci, which leads to inflammation of the lymph nodes in the neck. Colds are a common cause of inflammation of the lymph nodes in the neck, but they are not the only cause, as other inflammatory conditions in the body may also trigger the disease. Inflammation of the lymph nodes in the neck, the lymph nodes will appear different degrees of swelling, the acute stage may also appear local redness, swelling, pain, tenderness and other clinical features, and in severe cases, may even be followed by systemic symptoms. Patients need to go to the hospital in time, according to the specific type of neck lymph node inflammation, to take appropriate treatment, so as not to delay the condition.