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What Causes Chest Congestion Along With Cough And Earache?
I am having a Lot of chest congestion, coughing and stuffiness. My ears and face hurt. My chest and upper back area hurt. I also have lost my voice. Should I see a doctor for antibiotics? This has been going on for 5 days and is not getting any better.
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. You have chest congestion along with cough &upper back pain.. all of these symptoms indicate chest inflammation due to allergy /innfection Ear,nose &surrounding sinuses throat are inter connected.. so you gave associated affection of these parts producing pain in face (sinusitis), ear affection ( connected to throat via eustecian tube) & throat being directly connected with respiratory passage. It's being already 5 days .. you should consult an ENT doctor for advise of needful suitable antibiotic .. for early relief. Thanks.
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What Causes Chest Congestion Along With Cough And Earache?
Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. You have chest congestion along with cough &upper back pain.. all of these symptoms indicate chest inflammation due to allergy /innfection Ear,nose &surrounding sinuses throat are inter connected.. so you gave associated affection of these parts producing pain in face (sinusitis), ear affection ( connected to throat via eustecian tube) & throat being directly connected with respiratory passage. It s being already 5 days .. you should consult an ENT doctor for advise of needful suitable antibiotic .. for early relief. Thanks.