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I call my doctor and he put me on antibiotics for a bad sore throat but it went up to my ears and head i feel pretty bad can i try something else?

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Dr. James Burns answered

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Ear pain is: Common in many people with throat infections. There is nothing wrong with the ears usually. If they hurt when you swallow or yawn then source is the throat. I would recommend a good decongestant and antihistamine combination for the associated symptoms. Try otc Pseudoephedrine and fexofenadine.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

I call my doctor and he put me on antibiotics for a bad sore throat but it went up to my ears and head i feel pretty bad can i try something else?

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