How do I treat blocked ears?

Sore throat is a common symptom and majority of sore throats are self-limiting and requires no or little medications. As the nerve supply of the throat and ear region comes from the same origin, pain in the throat can be "referred" or perceived to occur in the ear too. The common causes are as follows: 1. Viral pharyngitis - This is often due to the common cold/flu and is due to a viral infection. Common symptoms include fever, sore throat, coloured mucous from the nose or phlegm, blocked nose and postnasal drip.

Thank you for your question. From the symptoms that you described, you may be suffering from an ear infection. The two most common ear infections are: 1. Otitis externa – infection of the ear canal 2. Otitis media – infection of the space behind the ear drum You will need to see a general practitioner or ENT Specialist to have the infection treated. Since you have been getting an ear discharge, you will most likely need antibiotic ear drops.