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

question-icon

Suggest Treatment For Sore Ears And Sore Throat

default
Posted on Fri, 12 Dec 2014
Question: I have had two sore ears and a sore throat for 5 days and have been very tired. Went to the doctor and he saw that both ears had goo in them and a blood blister. I just sneezed and I coughed up almost immediately a strawberry sized meaty chunk of blood surrounded by mucus. What could be the explanation?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
The glob of mucus is the trapped sinus secretions

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query.

After going through the history I am of the opinion that the thick glob of blood with mucus could have got dislodged from the sinuses.

Due to upper respiratory tract infection the paranasal sinuses were inflamed. Following which the sinuses would have got blocked and the secretions trapped inside the sinuses.

These secretions when when they start trickling down from the post nasal space it irritates the throat.

Ear examination would stimulate the sensitive vagus nerve inducing cough and occasionally sneezing. While coughing the thick secretions would have got dislodged. Sore ears further substantiate the presence of sinus infection.

I doubt this would have got out of the chest, unless you are having a severe chest infection.

Hope I have answered your query; I'll be available for the follow up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty

Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist

Practicing since :2001

Answered : 2540 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Suggest Treatment For Sore Ears And Sore Throat

Brief Answer: The glob of mucus is the trapped sinus secretions Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for posting the query. After going through the history I am of the opinion that the thick glob of blood with mucus could have got dislodged from the sinuses. Due to upper respiratory tract infection the paranasal sinuses were inflamed. Following which the sinuses would have got blocked and the secretions trapped inside the sinuses. These secretions when when they start trickling down from the post nasal space it irritates the throat. Ear examination would stimulate the sensitive vagus nerve inducing cough and occasionally sneezing. While coughing the thick secretions would have got dislodged. Sore ears further substantiate the presence of sinus infection. I doubt this would have got out of the chest, unless you are having a severe chest infection. Hope I have answered your query; I'll be available for the follow up queries. Regards Dr. Naveen Kumar N ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon