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I have swelling on the right side of my throat and its really soar and sometimes i get an ear ache on my right ear what could this be?
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Infection: Sometimes if you have a throat infection, it can block off your Eustachian tube and cause an ear infection. It is best if you see a doctor and get tested for strep infection in your throat and have them check your ear for infection as well. Good luck to you.
Answered 2/28/2021
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Sore throat/ear ache: The swelling could be tonsillar swelling from sore throat/allergies/abscess with swelling of surrounding tissue.Not far from the tonsils is the nasopahrynx nose) where an opening to the middle ear called the Eustachian tube,is located. In infection with tissue swelling fluid is trapped in the tube leading to infection in the ear as well. You may need antibiotics, f/u with doctor/urgent care
Answered 12/1/2014
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