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What Causes Painful Sore Throat, Ear Infection Every Time On Drinking/swallowing?
everytime i drink or get up in the morning my throat is sore I have a sore throat it feels like I have a sore throat on one side plus an ear infection and it irritates everytime i swallow it hurts is a lot of discomfort sometimes it's hard for me to sleep and give me really bad insomnia
Fri, 27 Nov 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painful sore throat, ear infection everytime on drinking/swallowing which seems to be due to eustachian tube dysfunction/ chronic upper respiratory tract infection due to which negative pressure build up. I would suggest you to take nasal sprays and do warm saline gargles. You should take antibiotic Levofloxacin in combination with antiallergic medication such as Levocetrizine. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get paranasal sinus x-ray done and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painful sore throat, ear infection everytime on drinking/swallowing which seems to be due to eustachian tube dysfunction/ chronic upper respiratory tract infection due to which negative pressure build up. I would suggest you to take nasal sprays and do warm saline gargles. You should take antibiotic Levofloxacin in combination with antiallergic medication such as Levocetrizine. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get paranasal sinus x-ray done and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Harry Maheshwari
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