Question 1

i have a cold and now ear ache. it's it likely to be an infection?

Accepted Answer

Could be but...: more likely a blocked eustacian tube in the neck. This tube is designed to eqalize pressure in the middle ear. When blocked it will produce an earache. Try using decongestants. If it is not relieved see your PCP of evaluation.

Question 2

how can a ear ache due to cold be cured?

Accepted Answer

Decongestant: Ear ache from cold may be from pressure - congestion resulting in increased pressure can be painful.

Question 3

how do i treat an ear ache due to having a cold in a 10 year old?

Accepted Answer

Earache treatment: At home remedies include warm (not hot) mineral oil for soothing, over-the-counter Ibuprofen (2-3 tablets up to 3 times a day, depending on the child's size). An additional home treatment can be purchased otc --benzocaine drops (e.g., auralgan), a numbing agent. In most cases antibiotics aren't necessary. Currently many experts recommend withholding antibiotics for 48 hours to see if it can heal.

Question 4

i have right ear congestion (fullness)with tunnitus for 12 days that started as a short lasting ear ache, at the end of a 3 week cold. ?

Accepted Answer

Inner or middle ear: Have you checked out with your doctor?
It might be worth doing so to make sure that there is no infection causing your symptoms

Question 5

what is the best over-the-counter meds i can take for cold plugged sinus plus ear ache?

Accepted Answer

See your pharmacist: Pharmacists know so much more than we may give them credit for.  They speak to many customers and get feedback on their otc meds.

Question 6

persistent cold and fever for 3yr old female child. cold more than 2 months and fever more than 15 days with ear ache?

Accepted Answer

Go see your doctor: Colds can last a long time during winter time, but a fever should not last that long.  If your child is having daily fevers then your doctor needs to find the source of that infection!

Question 7

i had a very bad cold for 10 days, then the last 4-5 days i had one tonsil swollen. painful, with ear ache.keeps changing from one side to the other?

Accepted Answer

Cold: Need to see your physician. Cold that does not get better may be complicated by a secondary bacterial infection like sinus infection/ ear infection/ tonsillitis.

Question 8

i have an ear ache and horse voice and  a doc just told me i may be getting a cold but i never get ear aches that last 3 day?

Accepted Answer

Eustacian tubes: The tube that runs from your middle ear to the back of the throat, if obstructed by swelling due to inflammation will produce ear pain.  You may want to try a decongestant or a saline irrigation of the nares with a neti-pot.  Try these and if still in pain go back and see your doctor.

Question 9

i have had a cold & ear ache for a couple of weeks. but i woke up today with a saw jaw & when i bend over there is pressure in my tooth. it is coming?

Accepted Answer

See OFP specialist: Referral pain also called heterotopic pain. Having a sore jaw on one side is usually because of a jaw condition called TMJ syndrome with muscles involvement. Heterotopic pain, a general term used to designate pain perceived by the patient in an area other than its true site of origin (e.g. tooth). See orofacial pain specialist for TMJ diagnosis.

Question 10

i have a sudden ear ache in my right ear and my jaw hurts on the right side of my face. i am still recovering from a cold. do i have to see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Might be: Might be TMJ, ear infection, or other causes.  If you want to find out the cause and possible treatments, see your Physician.

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I had a very bad cold for 10 days, then the last 4-5 days i had one tonsil swollen. painful, with ear ache.keeps changing from one side to the other?

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I have an ear ache and horse voice and a doc just told me i may be getting a cold but i never get ear aches that last 3 day?

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I have had a cold & ear ache for a couple of weeks. but i woke up today with a saw jaw & when i bend over there is pressure in my tooth. it is coming?

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