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What Could Be The Reason For Having Occasional Pain In My Ear?

Hi, I have been experiencing some ear problems.
It feels clogged up and there is some occasional pain in the ear.
There is a sharp pain whenever I yawn, hiccup, burp, or blow my nose.
All this is only happening to my left ear.
Also, there seemed to be a lot of earwax in the ear; I cleaned it the best I can but there seems to be more deeper.
Mon, 30 Dec 2013
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Hello dear,

All these symptoms suggest that you might be suffering from upper respiratory tract infection(most probably viral infection).

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 can lead to ear pain by un-equalisation of pressure between the nasopharynx & middle ear.

The management consists of:
1. Drinking of warm fluids.
2. Antihistamines to provide symptomatic relief.
3. Nasal decongestants to relieve ET tube obstruction.
4. 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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What Could Be The Reason For Having Occasional Pain In My Ear?

Hello dear, All these symptoms suggest that you might be suffering from upper respiratory tract infection(most probably viral infection). 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 can lead to ear pain by un-equalisation of pressure between the nasopharynx & middle ear. The management consists of: 1. Drinking of warm fluids. 2. Antihistamines to provide symptomatic relief. 3. Nasal decongestants to relieve ET tube obstruction. 4. 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.