I have had a dull ache in my throat. I noticed it on my left side because it was causing a slight pain in my left ear as well. It it now in both ears and my throat still has a slight dull ache. I recently went to the Dr for a sinus infection but they didn t mention anything related to my ears as far as an ear infection or anything and the dull ache is more at the bottom of my ear. It has been about a week to two weeks since I was last seen. I m concerned because it hasn t gone away bc it s been about a week or so. I am considering going back to the Dr. but I don t have insurance until October 1. I should also admit to having high anxiety so of course I think the worst. Since I smoke occasionally I fear it is throat cancer. I am aware that can be a side effect of smoking as well. Would that be related to my ears too?