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What Causes Lump On Throat And Ear Pain?
Hello. I m 23 years old and smoke for 2 and half years about 10 cigars a day. Now im trying to quit. I feel a lump of the right side of my throat , doesn t hurt me but its unconfortable sometimes. Don t know if it is because im alot of times thinking about it or not. I do have ear pain, but i only feel it after smoking. And my neck becomes stiff and rigide. Please help
Wed, 7 Oct 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of lump on throat 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. I would suggest you not to worry about it as it is not a very alarming situation. 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.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of lump on throat 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. I would suggest you not to worry about it as it is not a very alarming situation. 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.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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