Aa
Sore throat and ear pain
So I woke up this morning and my left ear was hurting very badly and when I swallowed, my ear and throat, which I had these symptoms before. But now it's in both ears and I'm starting to get a little concerned. Is there anything I can do so my throat and ears don't feel so bad? Answer soon!!!
So this past week ive had a lot of pain in my left ear, swollen glands all to the left side of my neck and any time i swollow the pain gets worse. I've also got some mouth alcers. Could I just be run down?Any suggestions as to what I need for treatment?
Make an appointment to see your doctor so that he can look into your ear canal and see if you do have an infection. He/she will also examine your throat to see if there is an infection there too.
If the doctor feels it is a bacterial infection you will be prescribed with an antibiotic and/or an antibacterial ear spray.
In the mean time, take pain relief medication as prescribed on the packet if you are OK with that. And also do steam inhalations.
To do a steam inhalation, boil up a kettleful of water and pour this into a fairly large bowl (taking care not to get scalded). Put in some Vick or Olbas Oil or any menthol oil that you like. Bend your head over the bowl of water and cover your head and the bowl with a large towel. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Do this for a duration of 10 minutes 4 times each day.
My doctor gave me this advice to help unblock the Eustachian tube that was putting pressure on the ear drum. I am not able to take any decongestants.
You can also buy some menthol throat lozenges to help unblock any congestion and soothe your throat. Drink plenty of warm drinks. Hot lemon and honey is nice and soothing.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
If the doctor feels it is a bacterial infection you will be prescribed with an antibiotic and/or an antibacterial ear spray.
In the mean time, take pain relief medication as prescribed on the packet if you are OK with that. And also do steam inhalations.
To do a steam inhalation, boil up a kettleful of water and pour this into a fairly large bowl (taking care not to get scalded). Put in some Vick or Olbas Oil or any menthol oil that you like. Bend your head over the bowl of water and cover your head and the bowl with a large towel. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Do this for a duration of 10 minutes 4 times each day.
My doctor gave me this advice to help unblock the Eustachian tube that was putting pressure on the ear drum. I am not able to take any decongestants.
You can also buy some menthol throat lozenges to help unblock any congestion and soothe your throat. Drink plenty of warm drinks. Hot lemon and honey is nice and soothing.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Cold and Flu Community
Discharge often isn't normal, and could mean an infection or an STD.
In this unique and fascinating report from Missouri Medicine, world-renowned expert Dr. Raymond Moody examines what really happens when we almost die.
Think a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss? Here are five warning signs to watch for.
When it comes to your health, timing is everything
We’ve got a crash course on metabolism basics.
Learn what you can do to avoid ski injury and other common winter sports injury.
