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Have a chronic sore throat which hurts more when swallowing, and pain in my ears when swallowing. also recurrent problems with fluid behind my eardrums, large tonsils and adenoids. get surgery?

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Allergies?: You should be evaluated first by a physician to see if that's what you really need. It is possible the symptoms you are having could be caused by allergies. Of course you need a good exam and maybe surgery is the answer but i like to try the medical route before i take a patient to surgery.

Answered 9/28/2016

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