Question 1

sore throat with terrible congestion, runny nose, white spot in throat, dizzy spells and very slight ear pain: what could this be?

Accepted Answer

You could have a: Viral upper respiratory infection or even strep throat. See physician ; get a strep throat test ; culture. Antibiotics are imperative for strep throat.  Try saltwater gargles. Mix tsp of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle w this several times/day. For congestion – saline nose drops or a netti pot. *for anti-inflammatory effect ; mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.* make sure you rest.

Question 2

i don't have a sore throat but i did recently have nasal congestion due to allergies.  the congestion is gone but my ear hurts a lot when i swallow.

Accepted Answer

See Allergist: In patients with poorly controlled allergic rhinitis, symptoms can often manifest as ear fullness or pain. Treating your allergies properly with avoidance measures and medications usually resolves these symptoms. For acute pain have ear examined to rule out infection. See an Allergist in order to diagnose your allergen sensitivities and maximize your medication regimen so that you feel better.

Question 3

had dizzy spell , inner ear congested, area under ear on neck hurts to touch . also sore throat , nasal congestion. tests for flu & strep throat neg.

Accepted Answer

Since you had flu: and strep tests, I'm assuming you had your whole body examined. Did they mention if you had fluid behind your eardrum? It sounds like you could have a middle or inner ear infection. I would follow up with your doctor and be examined again. You may need some lab work done or a referral to a specialist if the doctor you're seeing can't find a reason for your symptoms.

Question 4

sore throat off and on and hurts to swallow upon early hours.congestion, runny nose drainage, hoarse voice ear pain. hx 4 yrs of tinnitus and tmj. i'm getting popping and clicking in my ears and now even when i talk. could it be from this cold or etd?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. Some of your symptoms may be due dry air. Try using a humidifier in your bedroom. It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 5

for 4 days i have been feeling sick. you know, sore throat, nasal congestion, fatigue, clogged ears, and sneezing. though, i've also been consistently getting dizzy spells that come with any head movement for 4 days. should i get checked out?

Accepted Answer

: First get a PCR test for COVID-19, and ask your physician for a referral to an ENT physician to evaluate the dizziness.

Question 6

cold with sore throat, coughing, & nasal congestion for 3 days. i blew my nose & my ear now starts popping whenever i swallow. will the popping stop?

Accepted Answer

Viral URI: 3 days of symptoms sounds like a "cold." There is fluid in the eustachian tube due to the nasal congestion and increased mucus. This will likely resolve when the cold resolves but can linger for a couple of weeks afterwards due to residual inflammation

Question 7

i have a swollen lump behind my ear. it came suddenly at the end of having sore throat, nasal and chest congestion. what is it likely?

Accepted Answer

Reactive inflammator: Y lymph node. It should go down with treatment. If not, see your doctor please.

Question 8

sore throat off and on and hurts to swallow upon early hours. congestion, runny nose. drainage. hx 4 yrs of tinnitus. i'm getting popping and clicking in my ears now and even when i talk. could it be from this cold, my tmj or caused by etd from this?

Accepted Answer

: Your current symptoms are more consistent with ETD than TMJ and TMJ could be the cause of chronic tinnitus.  You can use antihistamine medication and nasal steroid inhaler for those symptoms. If the air is too dry in your bedroom due to heating (check humidity with a hygrometer), use a bedside humidifier to keep humidity above 35%. Take care!

Question 9

runny nose and super duper itchy sore throat ... also sometimes when i sneezing my ear hurts. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Runny nose and itch: The symptoms of runny nose, sneezing and itching are consistent with allergies.   The ear discomfort that comes with sneezing can be seen with "eustachian tube dysfunction" where nasal congestion leads to poor functioning of the tube connecting the middle ear to the throat.   Once the congestion is relieved, so will the ear pain.  An allergist can assist in identifying the trigger of the symptoms.

Question 10

i've had all these symptoms for the past 3 months: nasal congestion, tired, achey body, headaches, dizzy, weak, sore throat, bad breath what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Sinus infection? CMD: All of the above are commonly seen with sinus infection, a common problem. Other causes as well. See a doc, get examined and treated.

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Sore throat with terrible congestion, runny nose, white spot in throat, dizzy spells and very slight ear pain: what could this be?

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I don't have a sore throat but i did recently have nasal congestion due to allergies. the congestion is gone but my ear hurts a lot when i swallow.

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Had dizzy spell , inner ear congested, area under ear on neck hurts to touch . also sore throat , nasal congestion. tests for flu & strep throat neg.

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Sore throat off and on and hurts to swallow upon early hours.congestion, runny nose drainage, hoarse voice ear pain. hx 4 yrs of tinnitus and tmj. i'm getting popping and clicking in my ears and now even when i talk. could it be from this cold or etd?

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For 4 days i have been feeling sick. you know, sore throat, nasal congestion, fatigue, clogged ears, and sneezing. though, i've also been consistently getting dizzy spells that come with any head movement for 4 days. should i get checked out?

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Cold with sore throat, coughing, & nasal congestion for 3 days. i blew my nose & my ear now starts popping whenever i swallow. will the popping stop?

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I have a swollen lump behind my ear. it came suddenly at the end of having sore throat, nasal and chest congestion. what is it likely?

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Sore throat off and on and hurts to swallow upon early hours. congestion, runny nose. drainage. hx 4 yrs of tinnitus. i'm getting popping and clicking in my ears now and even when i talk. could it be from this cold, my tmj or caused by etd from this?

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Runny nose and super duper itchy sore throat ... also sometimes when i sneezing my ear hurts. what could this be?

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I've had all these symptoms for the past 3 months: nasal congestion, tired, achey body, headaches, dizzy, weak, sore throat, bad breath what could it be?

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