Hi. I got an ear infection about two months ago. i got tonsilitus three weeks ago, and noticed that before i got diagnosed, i had a pain in my right ear and a popping sensation. A few days after I felt the pain in my right ear, I got a swollen gland on my right side, which lead to tonsilitus. two days ago, I noticed a weird sensation in my right again, and now i have a swollen right gland again. I have difficulty swallowing, and although i know its probably tonsilitus again, i feel strongly that because of the connection with my ear and gland that it must be something else.