I have a really bad bug..?

Question

And I have been coughing, sneezing, and I've had a sore throat. Buttt thats not all. My ears have also been where I cant hear as well and they hurt really bad. Does anyone know what this might be and what I should take to get it out of my system?

Answer 1

sounds like you have what most everyone else has, a cold that turns into a major sinus and respritory infection, that in some folks have also cause ear infections. Zicam will help reduce the severity and duration of many colds, and take some cough syrup with expectarant and a decongestant. If you dont se improvement within a few days i would consider seeking a doctor for some stronger meds

Answer 2

First things first, you should get seen by a medical professional. They will probably tell you that it is a common run of the mill cold, but there is the chance that it is something a little more serious.

There is a possibility you may have something called ETD, or Eustachian Tube Disorder. I know it sounds like a mouthful of Latin nonsense, but here is the explanation.

In each of your ears there is a small tube that runs down to your throat that helps balance the pressure inside and outside of your eardrum. This tube runs to your throat, and if it becomes blocked because of a sore throat, the pressure behind your eardrum can be higher than outside of it, and that causes pain.

When your ears "pop" when you fly, or go up into a higher elevation, the pressure is equalizing. That is why they tell you to swallow or chew gum on take off and landing in the plane.

One of the treatments for ETD is Sudafed. It helps clear what ever may be blocking the tubes, and lets you balance the pressure on your eardrum and thus relieve the pain.

Another possibility is you may have a middle or inner ear infection, and that will require antibiotic treatment. So my recommendation is to go see a doctor or a walk in clinic, and they would be able to tell you exactly.

Hope this helps

Answer 3

There are thousands of pesky viruses constantly mutating, so it may be a cold virus. If the sore throat has been coexistent with a runny or stuffed nose its should be a cold. In this case, you have to wait it out and take cold medicine to reduce the symptoms. If the sore throat started without any stuffiness you should get a strep test. Your ears might be hurting due to the fact they are connected to your nose. But you could have an ear infection and a cold at the same time.