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What Causes Ear Pain Along With Chronic Cough?

Hi. This is my 4th day of feeling like I have a sinus infection which happens to me annually ..I think we may have mold in our house and that is the culprit along with me working outside with ver y cold conditions. Last week we he a slight flood in our basement and it took a few days to figure out what was wrong and it didn't get dry until last Friday. My ear aches and I feel like I have a tooth ache and last night was coughing uncontrollable..I wonder shud I make a doctors appt or just stay home from work another day for rest..I am a letter carrier and work is very strenuous ...
Wed, 24 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that you have a sinus infection or Sinusitis along with ear infection secondary to Sinusitis..
As you have severe discomfort due to infection oy resting will not relieve the symptoms..
You should consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical examination and investigations like PNS view or MRI scan of sinuses along with Otoscopic examination of ears can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..
You can be advised a course of antibiotics, anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, anti allergics like Levocetrizine or Benadryl, decongestant like Phenylephrine, cough suppressant containing Dextromethorphan..
Do steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room..
Avoid exposure to very cold air..
Take sufficient rest..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Ear Pain Along With Chronic Cough?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you have a sinus infection or Sinusitis along with ear infection secondary to Sinusitis.. As you have severe discomfort due to infection oy resting will not relieve the symptoms.. You should consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical examination and investigations like PNS view or MRI scan of sinuses along with Otoscopic examination of ears can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised a course of antibiotics, anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, anti allergics like Levocetrizine or Benadryl, decongestant like Phenylephrine, cough suppressant containing Dextromethorphan.. Do steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room.. Avoid exposure to very cold air.. Take sufficient rest.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.