I've been dealing with constant ear blockages and this uncomfortable feeling in my throat and chest ever since I got over COVID three months ago. It's weird because whenever I try to spit, I get this sharp pain in my ear, throat, and chest all at once. I feel like there's something stuck in my throat, and it's getting hard to breathe sometimes. Could this be related to post-COVID symptoms? I also had anxiety and palpitations after COVID and was on ivabradine and Nexito Plus. Any idea what's going on with me?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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5+ Yrs

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The pain under the left side of the tongue could be due to:

Sublingual gland infection or inflammation

Salivary gland stone

Lingual tonsillitis

Trauma or injury

Oral cancer (rarely)

Consult an ENT specialist or an oral surgeon for a thorough evaluation and diagnosis. They may recommend:

Imaging tests (e.g., ultrasound, CT scan)

Biopsy or fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC)

Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications

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Answered 04/07/2025

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