What Causes Throat Pain, Ear Pain And Cold?

Posted on Sat, 28 May 2016

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Question : throat pain ear pain and cold

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (23 minutes later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your description it appears to be a case of upper respiratory tract infection. The oral cavity, tonsils and pharynx needs to be examined by your doctor. If there are signs of possible bacterial infection with pus and follicular tonsilitis or pharyngitis then rapid strep test and throat swab for culture and sensitivity testing should be done. Antibiotics can be prescribed afterwards. If there are no such findings then saline gargles , plenty of fluids, antihistamines and acetaminophen would suffice.

wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr M.S Khalil

please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action

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