can i have an ear infection>?

Question

i had woke up this morning with a lil sore throat. Also with the sore throat i have like a lil ear ache in my right ear. its like the sore throat its connected to my ear ache. can i have an ear infection or is it cause i have a sore throat

Update:

also when i "pop my ears" i hear something in my right ear it makes a wierd sound

Answer 1

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Its possible to have a sore throat and an ear infection together, However sometimes the pain from the nerve endings of the throat can transmit to the ear. Furthermore sometimes post-n asal drip from an ear/nose infection can cause a sore throat. In any event- if by Tuesday your not feeling better, or you develop a high fever, you should see a Dr.

Source(s): MD/Pediatrician

Answer 2

If you have an ear infection, you would be in great pain. Take care of your throat & it will more than likely go away. Gargle with salt & warm water. I once had an ear infection that was so bad my eardrum broke.

Is it possible that you have post-nasal drip; that would irritate the throat. I just blow my nose a lot & take something like Benadryl.

Answer 3

nah that happens to me sometimes as well. just treat the sore throat properly and it shouldnt turn into an ear infection

Answer 4

it may be connected to the sore throat, give it a day or so and see.

Answer 5

it probaly is just a sore throat i get that same thing all the time

Answer 6

Yea you can.

Source(s): I get ear infections all the time.