I used to get frequent sore throat and sinus infections. As a natural extension this could lead to ear distress.
Last year I had a surgery that involved a Septoplasty and turbinate reduction. The results of the combined surgery was supposed to alleviate symptoms of Sleep Apnea. It has helped, but another benefit is that I no longer suffer from nasal or throat infections, nor ear aches as an extension of them.
I catch colds, I can feel them like I used to, but they dissapate within 6-8 hours as if they can never quite catch hold. The last one I felt was yesterday afternoon about 1:00PM, but by 6:00PM I was good enough to go to watch the Marlins get the snot beat out of them by the Braves. No further symptoms or anything...
So for anyone who suffers from these problems, perhaps they might check to see if they have a deviated septum or if they would benefit from turbinate reduction.
My surgery has resulted in a dramatic improvement in the quality of my life.
Jeff, didn't you have a similar surgery about a year ago? I've had wonderful results from mine, hope your experience is the same.
I had four of my sinuses opened up and cleaned out due to chronic sinusitis, had my septon straightened to improve breathing, and had a polyp removed from underneath one of my sinuses near my orbital bone left over froma tweny year old injury. Was a heck of an experience for 2-3 weeks after the surgery, but has turned out well.