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What causes ear pain with drainage down the throat?

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Hi doctor,

I have a deep ear pain on and off for months with a feeling of drainage going down my throat. Before few years, I had a eustachian tube dysfunction with pain, pressure, and hearing loss. I have them on and off for the past few years. Right now, I have a low-grade fever for the past six days. I have lost some weight after having this ear pain. I do not know what is going on with me. Please help me.

Answered by Dr. Bruce Eric Hudkins

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Dr. Bruce Eric Hudkins is a practicing Otolaryngologist (ENT) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated in 1992 from OU College of Medicine and then completed his residency in ENT at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's College of Medicine in Chicago, matriculating in 1997. He received board certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology. He has 31 years of clinical experience and currently practicing at ENT Specialists of Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, and is involved in the training of residents in Otolaryngology at OSU Medical Center.

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Hi,

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You seem to have a low-grade otitis externa. You can take Clotrimazole 1% drops. Use it twice a day for seven days. If you are unable to pop your ears, then you do not have a eustachian tube dysfunction. But if you are able to pop your ears, then you can start using a nasal spray twice a day for few months. You can also have sinusitis causing drainage. It is good to visit an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist. If you have a poor sense of smell and fatigue with low-grade fever, then you can have COVID-19 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2). If the symptoms get worse, then it is necessary to consult your near-by doctor soon. In the meantime, you can follow social distancing.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At March 30, 2020
Reviewed At May 9, 2024

Education:

Doctor of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bruce Eric Hudkins is a practicing Otolaryngologist (ENT) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated in 1992 from OU College of Medicine and then completed his residency in ENT at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's College of Medicine in Chicago, matriculating in 1997. He received board certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology. He has 31 years of clinical experience and currently practicing at ENT Specialists of Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, and is involved in the training of residents in Otolaryngology at OSU Medical Center.

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BDS

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Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

Doctor of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bruce Eric Hudkins is a practicing Otolaryngologist (ENT) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated in 1992 from OU College of Medicine and then completed his residency in ENT at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's College of Medicine in Chicago, matriculating in 1997. He received board certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology. He has 31 years of clinical experience and currently practicing at ENT Specialists of Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, and is involved in the training of residents in Otolaryngology at OSU Medical Center.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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