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Suggest Treatment For Plugged Ear And Nostril

Hi, I have been suffering from one plugged ear and nostril (same side) for about a year, I have been to the doctor numerous times, ive been on antibiotics twice, i use a steroid nasal spray, and I also have been prescribed reactine to take every night to see if it will dry up any fluid behind my ear, which may or may not be there. I went to the doctor due to a sore throat yesterday, but there is no infection. Yet when I speak, I feel some sort of pressure, and it is scaring me. Apparently my throat issue could be caused by constant post nasal drip, and I have an appointment with an ENT in december. I am freaking out.. My question is: is it normal to feel pressure while speaking? It sort of feels like I have to cough up mucus, which I have been trying to do. Do you think it is related to my sinus/ear problem, or is it more serious? Thanks.
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hi thanks for your query.
In short -Yes your sore throat is related to your sinus problem.
In detail-Your nose block and ear block may be due to a condition -nasal septal deviation.If you were my patient I would like to do a nasal endoscopy and a CT Scan of para nasal sinuses to see if there is any septal deviation,turbinate hypertrophy,blocked sinuses.And see if you require a endoscopic sinus surgery or septoplasty.
Both sinusitis and septal deviation can cause post nasal discharge which forces you to clear your throat often.
Hope you are helped and feel free to ask further questions
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Suggest Treatment For Plugged Ear And Nostril

hi thanks for your query. In short -Yes your sore throat is related to your sinus problem. In detail-Your nose block and ear block may be due to a condition -nasal septal deviation.If you were my patient I would like to do a nasal endoscopy and a CT Scan of para nasal sinuses to see if there is any septal deviation,turbinate hypertrophy,blocked sinuses.And see if you require a endoscopic sinus surgery or septoplasty. Both sinusitis and septal deviation can cause post nasal discharge which forces you to clear your throat often. Hope you are helped and feel free to ask further questions