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How Can Ear Congestion Along With Throat Ache Be Treated?

I flew recently on dec 21. I don’t know if this is sinus or flu or airplane ear. My ears both feel stuffed, my throat hurts and I have chills and muscle ache. I’m 65 yr female visiting my dtgr and don’t know if should seek out urgent care. I have constant sinus drainage down my throat
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Hello,

You have symptoms of ear congestion along with throat ache which seems to be due to Eustachian tube dysfunction and could be due to viral pharyngitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you take anti-inflammatory medications such as Aleve for times being for throat-ache. Do warm saline gargles, and do not eat spicy food. Your symptoms will resolve in three to four days. If symptoms keep on persisting, visit ENT specialist once and get it examined, and start treatment after proper examination and prescription. Go for blood tests as well. Take a light diet and drink plenty of fluids, have proper rest.


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Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Ear Congestion Along With Throat Ache Be Treated?

Hello, You have symptoms of ear congestion along with throat ache which seems to be due to Eustachian tube dysfunction and could be due to viral pharyngitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you take anti-inflammatory medications such as Aleve for times being for throat-ache. Do warm saline gargles, and do not eat spicy food. Your symptoms will resolve in three to four days. If symptoms keep on persisting, visit ENT specialist once and get it examined, and start treatment after proper examination and prescription. Go for blood tests as well. Take a light diet and drink plenty of fluids, have proper rest. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari