 [ Symptoms ] allergic reaction to food with no breathing problems  i ate pulled pork bbq almost immediately my throat started hurting followed by my sinuses starting to hurt i became very lethargic sensitive to lights and sounds everything hurt from the neck up my throat felt swollen face looked slightly swollen  i went to urgent care and the doctor did not think it was food related because i did not have any breathing problems strep and flu test came back negative i was treated with antibiotics and steroids  could this have been a food reaction [ Disease ] hi this may be due to mastoiditis inflammation of the mastoid sinus or an referred pain from inner ear infection other reason may be a pinched cervical region get a xray  mri of the concerned part take anti inflammatory tablets consult a ent surgeon