My head hurts, my throat hurts, and I have a feeling of pressure, what can I do?

Question

I had a tonsillitis that lasted for a week and a half, for the last 2 days my ears hurt and when I sneeze or cough or bend over it hurts and I have a pressure in the back of my head near my neck is my headache related to an ear infection and my tonsillitis? how can i get relief, advil are not working

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello ma'am, sorry to read about your troubles! I can't determine beyond a shadow of a doubt what you have, but the description of your symptoms leads me to strongly suggest nasal hygiene with saline solution such as Hydrasense or Sinus Rinse which can be done as often as needed during the day and at least 30 minutes before bedtime. It's a little uncomfortable but works extremely well to prevent mucus buildup, decrease coughing, and reduce the feeling of pressure. If you have no contraindications to this (your pharmacist.can confirm this), a decongestant spray can be used for up to 5-7 days. I also encourage you to drink plenty of fluids, cold or hot depending on your preference. If it persists for more than a week or gets worse, you should seek medical attention. Hopefully, this has been helpful to you, so please feel free if you have any other questions. Tom Samaha, Pharmacist