I have strep throat and an ear infection at the same time. The antibiotics are kicking in and im starting to feel better. No fever, chills, or night sweats. My throat is still swollen, but its my ear that causes the most pain. I stopped taking pain relievers because of getting nose bleeds. My biggest trouble is trying to sleep. No matter how I sleep(upright, on my side, back, stomach), I feel like im choking and I wake up constantly. What, if anything, is there that I can do to stop the choking sensation?