As both a physician and an allergy sufferer myself, I can relate to what you are experiencing! The itchy eyes and throat can definitely be from seasonal allergies. It is harder to sort out, without examining you, whether the ear ache is from allergies or an infection. In both cases, fluid draining down the throat (even if you don t perceive drainage) can cause pressure changes in the ear (and sometimes some fluid and air bubbles) that can cause pain. So let s look at what other symptoms sinus infections might give you to help you sort it out. Sinus infections can cause facial and dental pain, a sensation of a bad smell (such as from bacteria), sometimes a low grade fever, copious discharge down the throat that may be discolored, nasal mucus that is thick and yellow (and not just in the morning). I would suggest a saline nasal wash, such as a nettipot, but this would not be a good idea when you are having ear pain. Some things you may consider trying: cromolyn nasal spray - this is a very safe medication but it works best if you use it regularly to prevent allergic reactions. In most places this is nonprescription. corticosteroid nasal sprays - may take several days to work. Examples are Flonase (fluticasone), Qnasl (which is a dry preparation) oral antihistamine such as ceterizine (Zyrtec) or Allegra or Claritin. You may want to wash your eyes after coming in from outside with a buffered saline preparation - you can get one of these at pharmacy. An eye wash will help wash away the pollen causing the problems and also be soothing. There are also antihistamine drop medications you can get from your doctor -these help some people. Hope this helps you.