What does it mean when your left ear and throat hurt and everytime you swallow it hurts more. I'm fine during the day but every night it comes back. I do have a sinus problem. And the summer did just start here. So what could cause this and what should I take for it?
2007-06-20 17:14:51 · 9 answers · asked by Mir 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
It can be an ear infection, you should go to the doctor and may be take antibiotics.
Hope you can get better soon,
Mariana
2007-06-20 17:20:09 · answer #1 · answered by Mariana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sinus, ear, and throat are connected via the Eustachian tube. Infections can travel back and forth.
If your throat hurts mainly on the same side as the ear you may have a combination of allergy and or infection that involves the ear and throat, or all three , which would include the sinus.
At night two things occur. The sinus, and or ear drains down the tube into the throat. causing irritation to the inflamed tissue.
secondly, if one is a mouth breather when they sleep the air flow through the throat drys out the tissue, which further irritates the tissue.
If it starts with allergy it can easily turn into infection because the drainage is a perfect medium for infection.
To deal with both possibilities it must first be ascertained that it either is strictly allergy, or the combination of allergy and infection.
One must get rid of any infection before it will be successful in dealing with allergy.
Clariton could be used for the allergy and inti biotic for any infection that may be involved.
Your doctor could prescribe the proper combination of meds. Once any infection is removed, a preventive dosage of the allergy med can be taken as needed.
2007-06-20 18:50:27 · answer #2 · answered by DAVID M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
GREETINGS, you might have fluid in your ear, ear infection, throat infection, tonsillitis, hard to tell but you should see a doctor. It could be from the sinus drop that comes with allergies, the grass pollens are high right now.
2007-06-20 17:27:39 · answer #3 · answered by Tina of Lymphland.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have allergies, a cold, or a bacterial infection. There's really no way to know for sure without seeing a doctor, but you could try a decongestant like Sudafed (ask the pharmacist) and see if it helps.
2007-06-20 17:20:41 · answer #4 · answered by RayeKaye 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be a sore throat and a ear infection!! See a doctor to rule out strep throat!! if left untreated it can be serious and harm you !! if you have it? only your doctor will know for sure! and they can do a strep test ! if needed! so go get an appointment with them asap!!
2007-06-20 17:43:27 · answer #5 · answered by monkeymomma46 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-06-20 17:40:12 · answer #6 · answered by stingray76102 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should see a doctor.
However, it might be a congestion problem brought on by the change in atmosphere as night approaches and eventually sets in.
However, you should still see a doctor about it.
2007-06-20 17:22:57 · answer #7 · answered by eternalbeginnings 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might have an ear infection, or might be as simple as water in your ears. clean your ears to get rid of any shampoo or soap that might be left over. in any case, go to the doctor and see what's up
2007-06-20 17:23:25 · answer #8 · answered by chery_red_chick 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your sinuses run through your entire face..including your ears
your left ear may be clogged.. when you blow your nose does it pop?
that happens to me when my wisdom teeth act up.. and also when i get a cold
2007-06-20 17:23:19 · answer #9 · answered by Mimi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋