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Can your sinuses and eustachian tubes make it difficult to swallow if they're swollen or full of drainage? i seem to have pressure in my one ear and back of my throat also. but my throat is not painful more like a little scratchy?

Q: can your sinuses and eustachian tubes make it difficult to swallow if they're swollen or full of drainage? i seem to have pressure in my one ear and back of my throat also. but my throat is not painful more like a little scratchy?

: Sinus problem should not interfere with swallowing function but pharyngitis along with sinusitis in the setting of upper respiratory infection can cause pain or discomfort with swallowing.

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Sinus problem should not interfere with swallowing function but pharyngitis along with sinusitis in the setting of upper respiratory infection can cause pain or discomfort with swallowing.

Answered 3/6/2022

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A member asked:

Can your sinuses and eustachian tubes make it difficult to swallow if they're swollen or full of drainage? i seem to have pressure in my one ear and back of my throat also. but my throat is not painful more like a little scratchy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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