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Suggest Treatment For Throat Pain

Last week I had left ear pain and left side throat pain. I had a fluttering in my ear. It moved out of the left side and has moved to the right side this week. The ear pain has left but the throat pain makes it difficult to swallow, I am so tired but yet unable to sleep.

Tue, 13 May 2014
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Hello dear,

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. Warm salt water gargle.
2. Antihistamines preparations to provide symptomatic relief.
3. Nasal decongestants to relieve ET tube obstruction.
4. Antibiotics based on culture & sensitivity reports.
5. Analgesics to take care of pain & fever(if any)

If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination.
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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Suggest Treatment For Throat Pain

Hello dear, 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. Warm salt water gargle. 2. Antihistamines preparations to provide symptomatic relief. 3. Nasal decongestants to relieve ET tube obstruction. 4. Antibiotics based on culture & sensitivity reports. 5. Analgesics to take care of pain & fever(if any) If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination. Meanwhile, avoid taking cold food & drinks, maintain adequate hydration & take soft, non-spicy foods. Wish you good health & a speedy recovery. Take care.