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What Causes Pain In Ear And Throat While Treating Chest Infection?

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Posted on Wed, 15 Apr 2015
Question: I have currently one day left of amoxicillin treatment for chest infection and my ear and throat have become painful today and mild headache. I have a celebration on Saturday and need to stop this in its tracks! What would you recommend?
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Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (51 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
please take the amoxicillin

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Headache with ear and throat pain suggests that the infection has spread into the sinuses and throat and i would recommend that you continue your amoxicillin for few more days.

You can also start gargling with hexidine mouth wash two to three times a day and steam inhalation 2-3 times a day, this will help in early recovery.

Please avoid cold and spicy food.

If your pain worsens or does not reduce in 24 hours , i would like you to meet your ent doctor , who will examine you and guide you accordingly.

Take care!


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What Causes Pain In Ear And Throat While Treating Chest Infection?

Brief Answer: please take the amoxicillin Detailed Answer: Hello Headache with ear and throat pain suggests that the infection has spread into the sinuses and throat and i would recommend that you continue your amoxicillin for few more days. You can also start gargling with hexidine mouth wash two to three times a day and steam inhalation 2-3 times a day, this will help in early recovery. Please avoid cold and spicy food. If your pain worsens or does not reduce in 24 hours , i would like you to meet your ent doctor , who will examine you and guide you accordingly. Take care!