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What Causes Intermittent Pain In The Ear, Throat And Face?

How do I know if the pain in my ear, facial sinus area below eye, and throat pain (all on left side) are due to an infection versus allergy/sinus issues? It has been going on about one week. Intermittant sharp pain in ear, achy throat and sinus area. Some congestion noted when lying down. Pressure and full feeling in face and ear. Don't want to go to the doctor unless there is an infection.
Wed, 7 Sep 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of intermittent pain in the ear, throat and face which seems to be infection of respiratory tract and causes dysfunctioning of eustachian tube as well and leading to pressure imbalance. .

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take throat lozenges along with antihistamines and antibiotic medication combination as infection is present. Apply cold compresses on face. Maintain proper oral hygiene and avoid cold carbonated beverages. Do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit general physician once and get complete examination done and start treatment after thorough examination. You should go for blood and sputum test as well and start treatment accordingly.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Intermittent Pain In The Ear, Throat And Face?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of intermittent pain in the ear, throat and face which seems to be infection of respiratory tract and causes dysfunctioning of eustachian tube as well and leading to pressure imbalance. . Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take throat lozenges along with antihistamines and antibiotic medication combination as infection is present. Apply cold compresses on face. Maintain proper oral hygiene and avoid cold carbonated beverages. Do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit general physician once and get complete examination done and start treatment after thorough examination. You should go for blood and sputum test as well and start treatment accordingly. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari