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What Causes Pain In The Left Ear While Breathing Through The Nose?
Question: When I breath in through my nose, my left ear hurts. what could cause this?
Brief Answer:
Hello. Either a sinus infection or an ear infection can cause this
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Both a sinus infection or an ear infection can cause this, but this is more likely a sinus infection if it hurts your ear to breathe in.
For the time being, you can try a saline nasal irrigation system but I wouldn't advise either antihistamines or decongestants.
If this continues for more than a few days you need to get checked by a doctor since you'd need a round of oral antibiotics.
Please let me know if you need any more information.
Hello. Either a sinus infection or an ear infection can cause this
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Both a sinus infection or an ear infection can cause this, but this is more likely a sinus infection if it hurts your ear to breathe in.
For the time being, you can try a saline nasal irrigation system but I wouldn't advise either antihistamines or decongestants.
If this continues for more than a few days you need to get checked by a doctor since you'd need a round of oral antibiotics.
Please let me know if you need any more information.
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