I have had an earache off and on for years in the same ear.My dr.would give me anttbiotics....it would help for a little while but would come back after a while. It also itches deep .I have put peroxide on a q-tip & very easily put inside the ear and that is where it was itching so much...Also, I have another problem and it is with my throat.---it always feels like I have to clear my throat sooo often because it feels like mucus is clogging it....& I do have lots of mucus to come forth in the process of clearing & then again the mucus just loosens & comes without trying to......I am always aware of some discomfort in my throat at all times...I cannot stand to be around many smells like chemicals,gas, oil,smoke& other things....By the way, I have never smoked or drinked alcohol in my whole life and I am ac 71 yr.old female....I will appreciate your opinion concerning these conditions and if there are any connection between all this. Thank you so very much, Carolyn Ryles