an ear infection will not cause your throat to be red but it can cause lymph nodes to swell. an irritated throat can cause lymph nodes to swell. the commonality of both ear pain and a red throat at the same time could be a virus or bacteria. since your doctor may not know this answer even after an exam many will just put you on an antibiotic. some will rely on the results of a strep screen to make that determination. your dizziness may be related to your ear pressure/infection.
can an ear infection cause my lymph nodes to swell and my throat to become red? . i have been dizzy pressure in my head and ears doctors said i have an ear infection but now my glands are swollen.