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What Causes Cold Along With Pain In The Ears And Throat?

I ve had a bad cold where my throat and ears hurt -- going on about 4 days now. Went to medi center 2 days ago and was checked for strept - which was negative. Said it was probably viral and gave me Flonase. I haven t gotten any better and now I have a dry tickly cough. Not sure if I should go back? ears still hurt and so does throat, especially because I m sneezing a lot.
Fri, 16 Dec 2016
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Hi welcome to the health care magic

According to history here you are having viral infection and Symptomatic management Should be done....

You have been prescribed fluticasone for congestion relief...

Take vitamin C lozenges also that has having antiviral action.

Do salt water gargle three times a day

Drink hot water

Avoid excess spicy foods and fatty meals

Take one tsp turmeric powder in hot milk daily

Here yes it is better to consult otorhinolaryngologist for ear Otoscopy examination

Take care

If no improvement than work up like x ray, throat swab culture, sputum examination needed

Hope your concern solved
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What Causes Cold Along With Pain In The Ears And Throat?

Hi welcome to the health care magic According to history here you are having viral infection and Symptomatic management Should be done.... You have been prescribed fluticasone for congestion relief... Take vitamin C lozenges also that has having antiviral action. Do salt water gargle three times a day Drink hot water Avoid excess spicy foods and fatty meals Take one tsp turmeric powder in hot milk daily Here yes it is better to consult otorhinolaryngologist for ear Otoscopy examination Take care If no improvement than work up like x ray, throat swab culture, sputum examination needed Hope your concern solved