Jacksonville, FL
A 24-year-old female asked:

I was haveing a lump feeling in my.throat for for about a week then it turned into a pain in my right ear and throat...its not a bad pain but it hurts worse when i breath kinda or swallow..lile a light burning sensation..its been scareing me for a few da

2 doctor answers4 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Washburn
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Many possibilities: Could be as simple as post-nasal drip or allergy problems. Could also be a throat or ear infection. Go to your doctor if fever develops or if it won't resolve soon. Otherwise, maybe try an over the counter antihistamine.
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Dr. Gregory Bussell
Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
See an ENT: A ENT specialist will be able to examine your entire throat and help you find out what the problem is. This could be a minor problem or could be dangerous, so if it persists for more than a few days, see a ENT specialist.
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Last updated Feb 28, 2016

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