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I am having a stabbing pain in my throat that goes to my ear. i have had it for two weeks. i am also having problems swallowing and have a cough. ?

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Dr. Mark Gromisch answered

Ear pain: Sounds like a upper respiratory infection or severe reflux with a blocked eustacian tube which is causing a build up of pressure behind the ear. You need to be further evaluated. In many cases a antihistamine such as Zyrtec (cetirizine) may help with the ear pain

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I am having a stabbing pain in my throat that goes to my ear. i have had it for two weeks. i am also having problems swallowing and have a cough. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Gromisch answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

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