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Having Sore Throat And Painful Ear And Chest Infection
I had a sore throat a couple of weeks ago this developed into a painful ear and then a chest infection, my cough seemed to last forever, i never had any antibiotics for this. A couple of days ago my ear felt odd, hard to describe there was no actual pain but it feels stuffy and different to the other side. My face feels strange too not numb but altered sensation. no facial droop or anything like that. Could i have inflammation in my ear causing this? also i have this fuzzy feeling in my nose when bending over.
Tue, 27 Oct 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat and painful ear and chest infection which is due to inflammation and blockage of sinuses leading to upper respiratory tract infection. Ear pain occurs due to Eustachian tube dysfunction which is leading to pressure imbalance. I would suggest you to visit ENT specialist once and go for sinus endoscopy for visualization of sinuses. Take mucolytic agent like ambroxol or decongestants. You should take steam inhalation as well. Do chlorhexidine mouth-rinse as well. You should go for CT sinuses. you should get culture of sinuses done and sensitivity from sinus fluids can help in correct diagnosis. You should get ECG done to monitor cardiac functioning. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food substances and carbonated beverages.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat and painful ear and chest infection which is due to inflammation and blockage of sinuses leading to upper respiratory tract infection. Ear pain occurs due to Eustachian tube dysfunction which is leading to pressure imbalance. I would suggest you to visit ENT specialist once and go for sinus endoscopy for visualization of sinuses. Take mucolytic agent like ambroxol or decongestants. You should take steam inhalation as well. Do chlorhexidine mouth-rinse as well. You should go for CT sinuses. you should get culture of sinuses done and sensitivity from sinus fluids can help in correct diagnosis. You should get ECG done to monitor cardiac functioning. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food substances and carbonated beverages.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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