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My ear aches hurts when i swallow and chew what do i do?

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Dr. David Martin answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Ear pain: With the pain while swallowing, it sounds like eustachian tube dysfunction. However, chewing causing ear pain sounds like temporomandibular joint pain. I would see your doctor to discuss it.

Dr Culviner agreed

Answered 9/2/2016

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