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Inflammation In Throat, Sudden Pain In Ear. Could This Be Due To Reflux ?
I have what I assume is inflammation in my throat (feels closed up). I don't think it's my vocal folds because I have no hoarseness. I occasionally have pain in my right ear that is sudden and painful but not continuous. I have been told I may have reflux but do not feel any reflux or have any heartburn etc. I have been on reflux medicine and feel it's not making any difference
Tue, 9 Jul 2013
hi
Thanks for your query
i can feel your concerns
infact throat and ear are interconnected by a tube
any infection inthroat does affect ear as well
if you have throat infection,then yes you might experience pain in ear
you should take honey and green tea
saline gargles are also effective
steam inhalation is another simple technique for remedy
Avoid soft and cold drinks
Avoid putting anything in ear.
use cotton plugs in ear while taking bath
you can take painkillers like brufen for pain
i also advise you to have a complete examination by your ENT doctor
i am available for your help
regards
Dr.imran
Thanks for your query
i can feel your concerns
infact throat and ear are interconnected by a tube
any infection inthroat does affect ear as well
if you have throat infection,then yes you might experience pain in ear
you should take honey and green tea
saline gargles are also effective
steam inhalation is another simple technique for remedy
Avoid soft and cold drinks
Avoid putting anything in ear.
use cotton plugs in ear while taking bath
you can take painkillers like brufen for pain
i also advise you to have a complete examination by your ENT doctor
i am available for your help
regards
Dr.imran
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think to be mild sinus allergies as in every episode you get post nasal drip which blockes eustachian tubes of ears leading t pain
get diagnosis by x ray pns waters view and reat sinuses in consultation with doctor
for episodes add doxycycline 100 mg bd for 5 days to clear infection if any
antiallergic tab bd for 14 days
medicines for reflux you are taking already
apply neomycin h ointment in nose bd
sea water 2 drops at night each nose to clear ear and tubes
analgesic tab sos for ear pain
get diagnosis by x ray pns waters view and reat sinuses in consultation with doctor
for episodes add doxycycline 100 mg bd for 5 days to clear infection if any
antiallergic tab bd for 14 days
medicines for reflux you are taking already
apply neomycin h ointment in nose bd
sea water 2 drops at night each nose to clear ear and tubes
analgesic tab sos for ear pain
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