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Sore throat when swallowing on rt side. same side has developed into an outer ear infection. are they related?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Maya Vazirani answered

Specializes in Neonatology

Yes: your ear pain possibly is referred pain you definitely need to be seen

Answered 12/14/2016

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