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Suggest Treatment For A Lump On The Neck And Ear Pain

I found a lump on the right side of my neck a few months ago, it is hard to swallow and food gets stuck in my throat, my ear hurts, coughing for no reason like a seal, chest pain, I m a asthma and COPD patient. my Dr. said the right side of my neck is swollen and ordered a x-ray and a full blood panel fasting the night before. I never had any of these issues until after a hiatus hernia surgery in August of 2014. so what is he looking for in the x-ray and blood ?
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of lump on the neck and ear pain which is mainly after smoking is because of chronic pharyngitis. Due to long standing history of smoking your throat got infected leading to tonsillitis and pharyngitis. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined if you feel any pain or discomfort. Till then gargle with hot water and salt mixed in that. Take antibiotic such as Azithromycin along with decongestants. Ear pain is due to pressure build up in that area. It will relieve soon once infection subsides. Take diet rich in multivitamins. Apply warm compresses on lump and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For A Lump On The Neck And Ear Pain

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of lump on the neck and ear pain which is mainly after smoking is because of chronic pharyngitis. Due to long standing history of smoking your throat got infected leading to tonsillitis and pharyngitis. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined if you feel any pain or discomfort. Till then gargle with hot water and salt mixed in that. Take antibiotic such as Azithromycin along with decongestants. Ear pain is due to pressure build up in that area. It will relieve soon once infection subsides. Take diet rich in multivitamins. Apply warm compresses on lump and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari