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Suggest Treatment For Severe Sore Throat And Ear Pain

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Posted on Mon, 28 Nov 2016
Question: For the past few days, I wake up with a sore throat and stuffy, painful ears. Shortly after I get up and move around it eases off. No fever
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Viral ailments resolve on their own in a week or so.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. It is likely that you are suffering from a viral infection. You need to give steam inhalation. The water vapor will reach deep inside and would help in diluting the mucus including that which is probably blocking the tubes that connect between the throat and middle ear. This will help in equalising the air pressure inside the ear and thus would provide relief from ear pain. Gurgling with lukewarm water would help in reducing the sore throat. Taking some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily for a few days should also help.

Irrespective of treatment it usually takes 5-7 days for the symptoms to resolve.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Sore Throat And Ear Pain

Brief Answer: Viral ailments resolve on their own in a week or so. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. It is likely that you are suffering from a viral infection. You need to give steam inhalation. The water vapor will reach deep inside and would help in diluting the mucus including that which is probably blocking the tubes that connect between the throat and middle ear. This will help in equalising the air pressure inside the ear and thus would provide relief from ear pain. Gurgling with lukewarm water would help in reducing the sore throat. Taking some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily for a few days should also help. Irrespective of treatment it usually takes 5-7 days for the symptoms to resolve. Let me know if I could help further. Regards