A member asked:

Hello!! about two weeks ago i was given antibiotics for what my doctor said was strep and ear infection (no strep test given though). i had started having pain and what felt like a lump and swelling on the right side of mu throat, then my ear started hurt

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Dr. Stuart Rosan answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

More than strep: The doctor treated you for a (R) otitis media(ear infection) with an acute pharyngitis(sore throat) that possibly was strep. Next symptoms might be a Tonsillitis or a refractory ear infection that involves the estuation tube. Might benefit from increased humidification , decongestants, but they help a little. Best treatment would be a short course of oral steroids to drain better.

Answered 9/8/2015

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