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Throat and ear pain on only left side - could it be sinus issues?

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Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Throat infection?: Sounds like it could be a throat/tonsil infection. May need to get on some antibiotics. Not typical for sinus infection.

Answered 11/6/2013

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