Question 1

i have a sore throat and my ear hurts when i swallow. what can this be?

Accepted Answer

Post nasal drip: Drainage from inflammatory or irritating causes can be triggering your symptoms.

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

i have a mild sore throat that hurts only when i swallow. it also affects my ear. but both the sore throat and the ear pain are only on one side. i had a cold a couple of weeks ago and i still have a cough from that. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Sinus infection?: cold symptoms for more than about 10-14 days may indicate a sinus infection or ear infection. The pain on one side could also be from an infected lymph node or tonsillar infection. If you have fever, see a doctor today. Otherwise call your doc and have them check you out.

Question 4

i have a sore throat & its hard to swallow. now i have ear pain radiating down my neck & it hurts to turn my head. ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat or ear?: Could be an ear infection or a tonsillitis?pharyngitis. In a situation like this it is important to have it evaluated as quickly as possible as you may need antibiotics.

Question 5

sore throat on one side and slight ear pain.no fever, dont feel sick at all, just hurts to swallow, do i need a doctor? scared of an abscess, chances?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can examine: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold virus (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly, mainly to see if antibiotics like amoxicillin are needed. Throat lozenges and Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin can decrease pain temporarily.

Question 6

my right tonsil hurts, it hurts to swallow and my right ear hurts as well as its sort of ringing, can someone tell me what's wrong? my tonsil's hurt like this for about 2-3 days now and it started off with body aches and a sore throat then grew?

Accepted Answer

: Please have a Strep screening test, COVID 19 testing based on your description. Monitor temperature and breathing. Watch for shortness of breath and fever. Drink fluids and NSAIDs are often effective in relieving muscle aches. Follow up with your PCP or see urgent care for further management.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

i have a sore throat and it hurts really bad to swallow or talk it's hurting in my ear too  and  cough drops aren't help want else can i try?

Accepted Answer

Go see a doctor: You probably need antibiotics, steroids, or both. Cough drops are not going to help either a viral or bacterial cause of a severe sore throat. Referred ear pain is common with sore throats. You also need a prescription for antibiotics and steroids. I would start with a visit to a doctor.

Question 10

sore throat on left side when swallowing which hurts in my ear aswell when i swallow. ear feels blocked on left side too no white dots on tonsils ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. can check throat: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep). Throat lozenges and Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin can help lessen pain.

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I have a sore throat and my ear hurts when i swallow. what can 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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I have a mild sore throat that hurts only when i swallow. it also affects my ear. but both the sore throat and the ear pain are only on one side. i had a cold a couple of weeks ago and i still have a cough from that. what could this be?

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I have a sore throat & its hard to swallow. now i have ear pain radiating down my neck & it hurts to turn my head. ear infection?

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Sore throat on one side and slight ear pain.no fever, dont feel sick at all, just hurts to swallow, do i need a doctor? scared of an abscess, chances?

A member asked:

My right tonsil hurts, it hurts to swallow and my right ear hurts as well as its sort of ringing, can someone tell me what's wrong? my tonsil's hurt like this for about 2-3 days now and it started off with body aches and a sore throat then grew?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

I have a sore throat and it hurts really bad to swallow or talk it's hurting in my ear too and cough drops aren't help want else can i try?

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Sore throat on left side when swallowing which hurts in my ear aswell when i swallow. ear feels blocked on left side too no white dots on tonsils ?

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