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What Causes Ear Infection Followed By Sore Throat And Congestion In Head?
Question: I have gone to ent doctor first ear infection three later didn't feel good went back double ear infection put me on med went back last week ear infection cleared up now I have a sore throat my head feels like it in a fish bowl I used afrin and simple saline nothing seems to help
Brief Answer:
Unresolved sinusitis with pharyngitis... Needs steroid nasal spray...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting the query
After going through the history, I am of the opinion that you could be having pharyngitis secondary to sinusitis. I do feel, the sinusitis is not completely resolved, that is the reason for the discomfort of the head and the throat pain. Do not worry! With the appropriate measures, the problem can be taken care of.
My suggestions to you are:
1. Continue with saline nasal spray
2. Apart from saline nasal spray, you may also require a potent nasal steroid spray such as fluticasone or momentasone to reduce allergic component and decongest the sinus openings.
3. Also, an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen or diclofenac is required to take care of the sore throat.
4. Do steam inhalation 2-3 times a day for at least 3 minutes.
5. Avoid coffee/smoking/chilled food and beverages.
With the above measures you should definitely feel better. If there is no improvement even after 3-4 days with the above measures, please consult your doctor for a complete evaluation of the nose and the sinuses and throat.
Hope I have answered the query; I'll be available for the follow up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
Unresolved sinusitis with pharyngitis... Needs steroid nasal spray...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting the query
After going through the history, I am of the opinion that you could be having pharyngitis secondary to sinusitis. I do feel, the sinusitis is not completely resolved, that is the reason for the discomfort of the head and the throat pain. Do not worry! With the appropriate measures, the problem can be taken care of.
My suggestions to you are:
1. Continue with saline nasal spray
2. Apart from saline nasal spray, you may also require a potent nasal steroid spray such as fluticasone or momentasone to reduce allergic component and decongest the sinus openings.
3. Also, an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen or diclofenac is required to take care of the sore throat.
4. Do steam inhalation 2-3 times a day for at least 3 minutes.
5. Avoid coffee/smoking/chilled food and beverages.
With the above measures you should definitely feel better. If there is no improvement even after 3-4 days with the above measures, please consult your doctor for a complete evaluation of the nose and the sinuses and throat.
Hope I have answered the query; I'll be available for the follow up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty
Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
Practicing since :2001
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