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What Causes Itchy Throat With Clogged Ears?
Question: I have constant weekly itchy throat , and then that causes my ears to get clogged or congested making it hard for me to hear , from the neck up I feel hot and also from neck up my face turns red and it makes me feel weak , don't feel like doing anything , I don't have the flu ,I don't know if it is allergies
Brief Answer:
eusthacian tube dysfunction-allergic rhintis/urticaria
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns that you are having itchy throat with clogged ears. I would like to ask you few more details
Is there any sequence of sneezes with running nose ?
Is your itching in throat associated with swelling or itching of face ?
Kindly get back to me with the details.
As per your clinical details, it appears to be Eustachian tube dysfunction secondary to allergic rhinitis or urticaria.
Hot, itchiness and redness of neck and face could be due to inhalational or consumed allergens.
I suggest the following measures, to overcome your clogging.
Evaluation from ent surgeon for allergic rhinitis (details history, ent examination, blood tests-absolute eosinophilic count, serum IgE). Treatment can be started as per the findings.
Mean time do nasal decongestant drops, xylometazoline 3drops/3times (over the counter), steam inhalations, Do valsalva exercises (watch youtube video), avoid consuming freezer products (curd/ice creams). avoid taking food allergens like egg,or fish.
In case of persistence, you need to see an ent surgeon to rule out other causes.
Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
eusthacian tube dysfunction-allergic rhintis/urticaria
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns that you are having itchy throat with clogged ears. I would like to ask you few more details
Is there any sequence of sneezes with running nose ?
Is your itching in throat associated with swelling or itching of face ?
Kindly get back to me with the details.
As per your clinical details, it appears to be Eustachian tube dysfunction secondary to allergic rhinitis or urticaria.
Hot, itchiness and redness of neck and face could be due to inhalational or consumed allergens.
I suggest the following measures, to overcome your clogging.
Evaluation from ent surgeon for allergic rhinitis (details history, ent examination, blood tests-absolute eosinophilic count, serum IgE). Treatment can be started as per the findings.
Mean time do nasal decongestant drops, xylometazoline 3drops/3times (over the counter), steam inhalations, Do valsalva exercises (watch youtube video), avoid consuming freezer products (curd/ice creams). avoid taking food allergens like egg,or fish.
In case of persistence, you need to see an ent surgeon to rule out other causes.
Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
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