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Have a pain in throat on left side that hurts slightly when i swallow but hurts a lot when i cough. it feels like a tear in my throat. some ear pain?

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Dr. Rajnish Jaiswal answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Viral Infection: It is most likely a Viral throat infection. You can take some throat lozenges and over the counter NSAIDs for your symptoms. Your ear pain is likely referred pain from your throat. Your symptoms should get better in 5-7 days. Seek medical attention if you don’t improve by then or get worse in the meantime.

Dr Kanter agreed

Answered 7/16/2014

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A member asked:

Have a pain in throat on left side that hurts slightly when i swallow but hurts a lot when i cough. it feels like a tear in my throat. some ear pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rajnish Jaiswal answered

Dr Kanter agreed

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