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What Causes Sore Throat And Pressure In The Ears?

I have had a slight sore throat and pressure in my left ear and a large white spots and some small spots since late July. Strep test August 1 negative. Very tired now. Took amoxicillin 500 3x daily since last Tuesday with no improvement. What can be wrong?
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat and pressure in the ears which seems to be due to respiratory tract infection as it travel from throat to ear through Eustachian tube (connect throat to middle ear and maintain the pressure of middle ear) and leading to its dysfunctioning.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline rinses several times a day and give dry warm compresses to external ear. Avoid touching or pricking ear with any sharp object. You should consult ENT specialist for proper examination without any delay and to prevent the further spread of infection. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course at least for 5 days along with ear drops.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sore Throat And Pressure In The Ears?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat and pressure in the ears which seems to be due to respiratory tract infection as it travel from throat to ear through Eustachian tube (connect throat to middle ear and maintain the pressure of middle ear) and leading to its dysfunctioning. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline rinses several times a day and give dry warm compresses to external ear. Avoid touching or pricking ear with any sharp object. You should consult ENT specialist for proper examination without any delay and to prevent the further spread of infection. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course at least for 5 days along with ear drops. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari