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What Could Cause Clogging Of Nostril,throat Pain,ear Infection And Pain In Molar?

My right nostril is clogged my throat hurts and i feel an ear infection coming along along with pain in one of my molars on the right side of my mouth. is this just allergies? or something else, i have a 3 month old infant and dont know if this is contagious
Mon, 10 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Upper Respiratory Tract infection.

There is a connecting tract (known as Eustachian tube) between the nasopharynx & middle ear through which infection can spread to ear.
Also obstruction to this Eustachian tube, secondary to an upper respiratory tract infection, cold & congestion, can lead to ear pain/fluttering by causing un-equalisation of pressure between the nasopharynx & middle ear.

The management consists of:
1. Drinking of warm fluids.
2. Antihistamines to provide symptomatic relief.
3. Nasal decongestants to relieve ET tube obstruction.
4. Analgesics to take care of pain & fever(if any)
5. A course of antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infection.

So, it will be better to consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination & start treatment as advised.
Meanwhile, avoid taking cold food & drinks, maintain adequate hydration & take soft, non-spicy foods.

Wish you good health & a speedy recovery.
Take care.
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What Could Cause Clogging Of Nostril,throat Pain,ear Infection And Pain In Molar?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Upper Respiratory Tract infection. There is a connecting tract (known as Eustachian tube) between the nasopharynx & middle ear through which infection can spread to ear. Also obstruction to this Eustachian tube, secondary to an upper respiratory tract infection, cold & congestion, can lead to ear pain/fluttering by causing un-equalisation of pressure between the nasopharynx & middle ear. The management consists of: 1. Drinking of warm fluids. 2. Antihistamines to provide symptomatic relief. 3. Nasal decongestants to relieve ET tube obstruction. 4. Analgesics to take care of pain & fever(if any) 5. A course of antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infection. So, it will be better to consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination & start treatment as advised. Meanwhile, avoid taking cold food & drinks, maintain adequate hydration & take soft, non-spicy foods. Wish you good health & a speedy recovery. Take care.