HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Could Be The Reason For Having Clogged Ears, Nose Draining Into Throat And Sinus Headaches?

for months if not years i don't really get boogers but my nose seems to drain into my throat and my right ear gets clogged... I'm assuming with snot stuff thats draining. I have horrible sinus headaches.
Right now I am on antibiotics because I have pneumonia... I'm only 36 and it makes me wonder
Could my sinus draining to my throat have gotten into my lungs and caused the pneumonia?
Also why does my nose drain in my throat and not out my nose?
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
Report Abuse
ENT Specialist,  's  Response
hello. it is likely that you are having a sinus infection. the sinus infection could be the cause of your pneumonia, and should be treated appropriately. the normal drainage of secretions in the nose is backwards and goes into the throat, in sinus infection the same thing happens and the infected secretions drain from the sinus into the nose and then from the nose into the throat. if the secretions become too much, they will come from the nose also. please meet your ENT doctor for further advice. thanks
I find this answer helpful
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Could Be The Reason For Having Clogged Ears, Nose Draining Into Throat And Sinus Headaches?

hello. it is likely that you are having a sinus infection. the sinus infection could be the cause of your pneumonia, and should be treated appropriately. the normal drainage of secretions in the nose is backwards and goes into the throat, in sinus infection the same thing happens and the infected secretions drain from the sinus into the nose and then from the nose into the throat. if the secretions become too much, they will come from the nose also. please meet your ENT doctor for further advice. thanks