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The back of my throat on the left side hurts and it is irritated when swallowing. also it feels like my left ear deep inside aching, maybe strep?

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Infection: 21 year old lady with symptoms of pharyngitis, dysphagia and associated otitis media with possible eustachian tube irritation. Please visit your MD for a full exam, ear, nose, and mouth/throat exam. If the otalgia is secondary ( referred from tonsillitis/pharyngitis) then the ear exam will be normal. If you have severe dysphagia or other symptoms of strep, a rapid strep can be done. Good luck.

Answered 4/26/2016

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