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What Causes Ear Pain And Sore Throat?

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Posted on Fri, 11 Jul 2014
Question: Yes please, I have allergies, but for the first time I am having bilateral ear pain and sore throat. No fever but don't feel well. I take Claritin on a daily basis. This has worked very well till now. I am unable to clear my ears. I also feeling more fatigue than normal. (I am a flight attendant. This does not feel like the usual jet lag). My past med hx includes seasonal allergies, SLE
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Answered by Dr. Prahlad Duggal (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
mucolytic with nasal decongestant drops& steam

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the query.

Ear pain and sore throat in association with allergy is frequently a possibility. This can happen due to a severe episode of allergy or a super added infection.

Ear pain can be due to eustachian tube blockade or a middle ear infection.

Please use a mucolytic along with nasal decongestant drops and steam inhalation. If the general body symptoms persist, you may need to start antibiotics in consultation with an ENT/ GP.

Steam inhalation helps and so does chewing a gum.

Use of nasal steroid sprays helps in nasal allergy.

Feel free to ask another query.

Regards
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What Causes Ear Pain And Sore Throat?

Brief Answer: mucolytic with nasal decongestant drops& steam Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. Ear pain and sore throat in association with allergy is frequently a possibility. This can happen due to a severe episode of allergy or a super added infection. Ear pain can be due to eustachian tube blockade or a middle ear infection. Please use a mucolytic along with nasal decongestant drops and steam inhalation. If the general body symptoms persist, you may need to start antibiotics in consultation with an ENT/ GP. Steam inhalation helps and so does chewing a gum. Use of nasal steroid sprays helps in nasal allergy. Feel free to ask another query. Regards